Sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, cooking, gardening, and activities relating to springtime on a farm. Tour the historic site and visit with the Cobbs as they celebrate the passing of the harsh winter, and prepare for the new growing season. Click here to see Tim Cable's "Cable Country" about Woolly Day 2011.
Time: 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 for everyone aged five and older.
Group rates are available for groups of twelve or more that make
reservations.
Members are admitted free.
Other discounts do not apply.
Our week-long Summer Apprentice Day Camp lets children aged 8-12 explore life in the 18th century. Dress in 18th century style clothing and experience the games, chores, arts and crafts of children living over 200 years ago. Space is limited; reservations are required.
Registration and more
information can be found in the RMM
2011 Summer
Camp.
pdf flier.
The Jonesborough Storytellers guild will be weaving tales of spooks and haunts, that will chill your spine, even on a warm summer night. There will be both traditional and original stories told by members of the guild. Come for a taste of Halloween in July. This is an annual fundraiser for the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild. For additional information visit the guild's web site at www.storytellersguild.org
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $5 , $3 for ages 6-12
Since this is a fundraiser for the Storytellers Guild,
RMM Members do not receive discount
On Monday, September 12th
and September the 19th, Rocky Mount Museum will hold its
annual
"Homeschool Day." This program allows homeschooled children the
opportunity to participate in Rocky Mount's Tour and Craft program,
which
usually requires a "classroom" sized group. The Historic Site
will open for Living History Tours of the Cobb house and grounds from
10-4,
with a pause for lunch.
Admission is $3 for
everyone aged five and older, with a family rate of $15 for families of
6 or
more. (Members $2, family rate of $10.)
Each craft is
$3 per
child per session
Please pick up tickets
30 minutes before your first class. Gates will open at 9:45 to purchase
tickets; reservations are forfeit 15 minutes prior to the class time.
Children participating in fireplace cooking MUST wear closed toed shoes.
Reservations are highly recommended. To reserve craft classes, please call (423) 538-7396, Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
Craft
Schedule
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Candle Making
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10:30 |
11:30 |
1:30 |
2:30 |
Food Preservation
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10:30 |
11:30 |
1:30 |
2:30 |
Quill Pen Writing
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10:30 |
11:30 |
1:30 |
2:30 |
Soap Making
Ages 8+
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10:30 |
11:30 |
1:30 |
2:30 |
Fireplace Cooking
Ages 10+
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10:30 |
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1:30 |
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In 1780 the Overmountain Men camped on Mr. Cobb's property on the 24th of September on the march to King's Mountain. Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association each year recreate this historic march by traveling in the footsteps of those Overmountain Men from Abingdon, VA to King's Mountain, SC . Join them around the campfire as they tell the story of that historic march of the patriots of our area, including William Cobb and his sons. There is no admission charge for this program.
Join the Cobb family and their
friends as they
celebrate
the harvest. Blacksmiths will be in the blacksmith shop,
watch as
volunteers and staff make apple butter and apple cider on the
historic
site. Storytelling and other activities will take place
throughout
the day.
Group rates are available for groups of twelve or
more that make reservations.
Members are admitted free.
Other discounts do not apply.
Join the Cobb family as they celebrate Christmas in the 18th century,
before the heavy commercialization we know today. For the Cobbs 1791
was a special Christmas; Governor Blount has just returned to Rocky
Mount, bringing his family from North Carolina. Music, dancing,
decorations, and sacred tales will all be part of your experience on
this magical candle-lit evening.
Time: Tours begin at 4:30 each night. The last tour starts at
8:00.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Group rates are available for groups of twelve or more that make
reservations
Members are admitted at a discount.
Other discounts do not apply.