Wed., Jul. 2 1-3pm I Spy Iron Scavenger Hunt The iron industry was very important to people living Between the Rivers in the 1850s. Many items they used daily were made of iron. Come to The Homeplace today for an iron scavenger hunt. As you tour the farm see how many items you can find that are made of iron. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Fri., Jul. 4 1-4pm Independence Day Enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun and entertainment at The Homeplace as we celebrate one of the biggest holidays in the 1850s, Independence Day. Festivities kick off with a visit from the popular Kentucky statesman, Henry Clay, as he regales us with stories of his life: his adventures as a Kentucky senator, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, and his unsuccessful run for the presidency. Then let the games begin! Join in on the fun! Play old-time games, enjoy a cool slice of watermelon, and cool off under the shade of the maple trees while enjoying music and a few tall tales. The day will end with a bang as a paper hot air balloon is launched into the sky to celebrate the biggest holiday of the 1850s, Independence Day. Henry Clay is portrayed by George McGee and the program is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Jul. 5 10am-12pm and 1-4pm 19th Century Photography: Invited Artist: Tim Parson, Wet Plate Artist Imagine a time when the image of loved ones was only achieved by an artist's brush. Then perhaps you can imagine the excitement that photography created in the mid 1800s! Relive the excitement of having your "image struck" when you visit with historic photography expert Tim Parson. Throughout the day, using period photography equipment, Mr. Parson will demonstrate the techniques of 1800's photography, and display his collection of historic and reproduced photographs. Mr. Parson will be available to take photographs on a first-come, first-served, basis for a fee. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Jul. 6 1pm Berries + Fruits + Sweets = Summer Treats! We've been to the blackberry patch with our pails to pick fresh juicy berries. We've also had the long fruit pole picker in the orchard to get those delicious apples and peaches. Now come by the kitchen and see what the ladies have created with these summertime treats. Program free with HP admission. Wed., Jul. 9 1pm Notions of the Nigh Ox Through body positioning and verbal commands, the notions for the nigh ox should be controlled. We shall see! Meet at the ox barn to learn what makes an ox, how they work, and to see the working steer in action. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Jul 12 1pm Don't Fence Me In Fence in the crops and fence out the animals. Learn universal ways of using natural materials for building miniature fences, cribs, and cages. Children are encouraged to create and adults will be tolerated. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Jul. 13 2pm What's Draft Power Anyway? Have you ever wondered about the term "draft" animal or just how the different parts of a horse's harness are used for work? Come to the horse barn for explanations and more as we prepare one of the horses to do some work around the farm. Program free with HP admission. Wed., Jul. 16 1pm and 2pm Summer School?!? In the mid-19th century, children attended school 3 to 6 months of the year and only when they weren't needed on the farm. Dress in period clothing and join our class for a sample lesson 1850's style. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Jul. 19 1pm Summer's Bouquet of Color Both wild and cultivated summer flowers are in full bloom. Come to the yard of the Single Pen House and learn how to create a bouquet of color for dying using these plants. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Jul. 20 1pm Puttin' by the Garden Summer fruits and vegetables had to be preserved for the winter months; however, before home canning became popular, preserving was a slow, tricky job. Visit the ladies of The Homeplace as they "put-by" the garden and orchard harvest. Program free with HP admission. Wed., Jul. 23 10am-12pm Dinnertime! Dinner, the noon meal, is started early in the morning with the food hitting the table around 12 noon. Call on the cooks as they prepare a hearty meal using a wood cook stove for the farm staff working today. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Jul. 26 1-3pm Tomato-mania! Today we'll have a number of wonderful, old type heirloom tomatoes available for display and discussion as we dig into tomato history and horticulture. Vote for your favorite tomato during our taste test as we democratically decide which tomato is tops to sink your teeth in to! Program free with HP admission. Sun., Jul. 27 1pm An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure Insects could make living in the 1850s very uncomfortable as they could cause everything from rashes to epidemics. A desperate housewife tried many different home remedies to free her home of these unwanted guests. If these tiny animals caused an illness in her family, she again turned to home remedies for a cure. Join in the "fun" as we create concoctions meant to prevent, as well as cure, insect borne summer maladies. Program free with HP admission. Wed., Jul. 30 1pm Horses in Harness See our draft horses at work and learn how these gentle giants provided the muscle and spirit that powered many local farms during the 1850s. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Aug. 9 1pm Invited Artist: Cumberland River Plowboys Old-Time String Band Join us this afternoon in the shade of the maple trees to enjoy cool slices of watermelon and musical melodies of the Cumberland River Plow Boys. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Aug. 10 1pm Black Patch Blues Known as the 13 month crop, raising dark fired tobacco is a succession of endless work. Today we will be suckering or worming. Old-timers claimed to bite the heads off of tobacco worms. Join us and you can too! Program free with HP admission. Sat., Aug. 16 9:30am-4pm Children's Festival: Children's Life on The Farm Life for a child on a farm was busy with lots of daily chores, helping their parents with farm work, attending school, and playing with homemade toys and games. Come early and experience the variety of children's farm activities. *Ideal for Home Educators. $3/$4. Sat., Aug. 23 1:30pm Smooth Cutting The farm is a busy place and our tools show it in their dull edges. Drop by the tool barn and learn of 19th century techniques for sharpening a variety of day-to-day tools. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Aug. 24 1pm Puttin' by the Garden Summer fruits and vegetables had to be preserved for the winter months; however, before home canning became popular, preserving was a slow, tricky job. Visit the ladies of The Homeplace as they "put-by" the garden and orchard harvest. Program free with HP admission. Sat., Aug. 30 1-4pm Storytelling Festival Since ancient times, telling stories was a way of passing on family history and folklore from one generation to another. In keeping with that ancient tradition, The Homeplace will host its First Annual Storytelling Festival featuring talented local storytellers. *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. Sun., Aug. 31 2pm Dr. J. P. McGilicutty's Traveling Medicine Show Do you feel ill? Have no fear, Dr. J.P. McGilicutty is returning to The Homeplace with a full supply of his wonderful elixir. Or, if you are in good health, just come and be entertained by the good Doctor's dramatic presentation of a traveling medicine show complete with musical performances by the Cumberland River Plowboys Old-Time String Band, a Punch & Judy puppet show, and more. Don't be late, your health can't wait! Program free with HP admission. Mon., Sep. 1 1pm Period Pastimes Today's children might play on computers, skateboards, or soccer teams, but children in the 1850s had just as much fun listening to stories, or playing with homemade toys and games. Join in on the fun as we enjoy a bit of leisure time on the farm. Program free with HP admission.