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Fort Henry Anniversary Program at The Homeplace in the Land Between the Lakes

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Fort Henry

We were at this event last year and loved every minute of it. Few things history buffs love more than sitting and talking about history with fellow buffs!

From The Land Between the Lakes:

The Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum in Land Between the Lakes remembers the 156th Anniversary of the Battle at Fort Henry with a program and walk on Saturday, February 10. Registration and full deposit for the day is required: $5/adults and $3/children. Call 270-924-2020 to make your reservation.

At 1:00pm in the Homeplace theatre, invited historian, Susan “Ski” Witzofsky, sets the stage for war “Between the Rivers.” In February of 1862, Confederate forces occupied Fort Henry as federal forces moved up the Tennessee River. The program will cover Fort Henry’s construction, battle, and legacy 156 years later.

Individuals can relive the siege with a guided walk along the Fort Henry Trails and Confederate fortifications, at 3pm. Participants will drive and meet at the Fort Henry Trail. The program and walk are weather dependent.

Interpretive Center will be open for this program; farm site will be closed. Doors open at 12:30pm.

Read more on the Land Between the Lakes Official Website by clicking here.

This Month: Christmas in 1850 at the Homeplace!

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I’ve written so many raving posts about the Land Between the Lakes on Genuine Kentucky that I don’t even have to tell you anymore how obsessed we are with this particular region. I can just jump right into the event, review, of raves of the moment.

Some people make the mistake of thinking that tourist attractions, like the LBL, can only be enjoyed in the warm months. No, no, no, no… a million times no. I whole-heartedly recommend keeping an eye on the LBL’s Calendar of Events – this way you’ll know what’s just around the corner.

Or, you could do what we do – just go as often as possible and enjoy whatever happens to be going on at the time! Christmas at the Homeplace (Land Between the Lakes)

I know one thing for sure, we’ll be at the Homeplace on November 25 for Christmas in 1850. Like all Homeplace events, this one is perfect for the whole family.

The schedule of events for the day are below:

10am- 12 – Making Gingerbread Cookies

Gather in the warm Double Pen kitchen and help make gingerbread cookies to decorate the Christmas tree.

1 – 4pm – Christmas in 1850 

Step back in time to the smell of pine needles and gingerbread and to stocking hung on the fire with care, to a simple 1850 Christmas. Wander around the farm and visit the homes to see how the farm family decorated for Christmas season. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations and collect recipes for traditional holiday treats to make at home. Then, sit back and relax to the old-time Christmas tunes and stories. Later, join in singing 1800s Christmas carols and await Santa Claus’ arrival!

Early March Events at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes

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 Red-Tailed Hawk, Nature Station
It’s finally that time of year…. The Nature Station will soon be opening its doors for company!
Without a doubt, one of my favorite places to visit in Kentucky is the Nature Station in the beautiful Land Between the Lakes.  Must have something to do with being a HUGE animal and bird lover.
The entire Land Between the Lakes region is, simply put, a perfectly wonderful place to escape the realities of life. A place you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors, while learning a thing or two or fifty. The Nature Station allows you to do all of these while in the company of birds, wolves, deer, turkeys, reptiles, and a host of other furry, scaly, or feathered lovelies who are lucky enough to call The Nature Station HOME.
Below are some upcoming events I know you and your entire family will love.  Any program ever put on by The Nature Station is outstanding – for people of all ages. Just be sure to bring your camera – you’ll want to capture the moments.
Trust Me!
Alligator Snapping Turtle Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes
Thurs, March 2

 

Fri, March 3

 

Sat, March 4

 

Sun, March 5
11:30am-12pm | Snake Feeding Sundays

 

Wed, March 8
Turkeys at the Nature Station

Ft. Henry Anniversary Program and Walk

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The Homeplace - 1850 Interpretive Center, Land Between the Lakes
Fellow history nuts, here’s the sort of thing we live for. The Homeplace in the Land Between the Lakes will be celebrating Fort Henry’s anniversary with a program and “walk.”

Saturday, February 4, at t 1:30pm historian Susan “Ski” Witzofsky, sets the stage for war “Between the Rivers.” The program will take place in the Homeplace theatre in the Interpretive Center.

From The Homeplace: 155 years ago, the Land Between the Rivers was bracing for war. Confederate forces occupied Fort Henry with federal forces moving up the Tennessee River. In the Homeplace 1850s Working Farm theater through period images and maps, learn about Fort Henry, the fort’s impact on the Civil War, and its legacy. Later, gather at Fort Henry Trail Parking area for a guided walk and relive the siege.
 
1-2:30pm  Ft. Henry Anniversary Program
3-4pm  Ft. Henry Anniversary Walk  (weather permitting)
 
Registration and full deposit required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

Individuals can relive the siege with a guided walk along the Fort Henry Trails and Confederate fortifications, at 3pm. Participants will drive and meet at the Fort Henry Trailhead. The program and walk are weather dependent.

Click here for more information!

 

The Homeplace 1850’s Homeplace: Trades Fair 2016!

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Trades Fair at The Homeplace 2015

Trades Fair at The Homeplace Last Year (these guys were great!)

There are many, many, many reasons the time of year we’re approaching is my favorite…

  • UK Basketball is within reach
  • Post-Season Baseball is always exciting for a St. Louis Cardinals’ fan
  • Autumn Leaves
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • Cool, crisp air
  • Elks “bugling” in the Elk & Bison Prairie
  • Trades Fair at The Homeplace
  • Etc….

The Homeplace 1850’s Farm will host a Trades Fair on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4, from 10am to 4pm in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Each year, around now, I begin to get SUPER excited about the Trades Fair. Don’t get me wrong, I love to visit the Homeplace as often as possible, throughout the year, but the Trades Fair is extra, extra special and… to be perfectly honest…  I look forward to it all year.

Traditional trades and crafts people share knowledge of vanishing folk art skills. They’re available (and more than willing!) to talk to you one-on-one about their crafts and they’re always fascinating.

Admission is $5 ages 13 and older, $3 ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under.

“Our annual 1850s Trades Fair offers fun activities for all ages. The event doubles as an open market for talented folk artists, crafts people, and merchant traders wishing to sell their wares and keep these skills and traditions alive for generations to come,” explains Cindy Earls, Homeplace Lead Interpreter.

When we go to the Trades Fair, we love to spend the day at The Homeplace, eat at Willow Pond in Aurora, then head straight to the wonderful Elk & Bison Prairie.

Perfect, perfect day!

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Autumn Scene at The Homeplace

The Homeplace Wears September Beautifully!

Children can participate in the Children’s Trades Fair by learning to make a clay pot, hauling a maul, talking to trades people and answering questions in an activity booklet. Kids can explore the farm, play with dolls, “cluck” at chickens, and “oink” at pigs. Adults can join in too!

The Homeplace farm family will demonstrate spinning yarn, wood working, and blacksmithing throughout the weekend. At 11am and 2pm, staff will be cooking a few favorite bread recipes from the Homeplace History and Receipt Book on a wood stove in the Double Pen House kitchen. Blacksmithing demonstrations will be 10am-12pm and 1-4pm. The Dixie Volunteers will play old-time music from 1:30-2:30pm and 3-4pm.

Trades and demonstrations include:

  • 19th Century Sketch Art
  • Baker
  • Corn Shuck Doll Making
  • Early American Indian Pottery Making
  • Fancy Tatted Lace Making
  • Fine Hand Knitting and Crocheting
  • General Store
  • Hand-carved Mandolins
  • Homemade Breads and Baked Goods
  • Honey Products and Bee Keeping
  • Photography
  • Woodworking

For more information about the Homeplace Trades Fair, go to http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/homeplace-1850s-trades-fair/2016-09-03/.

See more pictures I took from the 2015 Trades Day at The Homeplace (scroll to the bottom). Photographers, it’s an especially beautiful time of year to enjoy all the beautiful photo opportunities The Homeplace (and all of the Land Between the Lakes, for that matter) has to offer.

Autumn Scene at The Homeplace

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