Woolly Day
April 10

Sheep shearing, newborn lambs, 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. This year features our newly designed vegetable and kitchen gardens, to be filled with heirloom flowers, herbs and vegetables grown in early America.  The Bristol Forge Group will be in the blacksmith shop.

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.

Summer Apprentice Day Camp
June - July

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 will be available this spring.

 

Graveyard Tales
July 17

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: 8:00 pm
Cost: 
Since this is a fundraiser for the Storytellers Guild,
RMM Members do not receive discount

Homeschool Days
September 13, 20

On Monday, September 13th and September the 20th, 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 $2 per child per session

Due to the high level of participation in the past, reservations are highly recommended.  To make a reservation or for more information, please call M-F, 9:00-5:00 at (423) 538-7396. 

An Overmountain Victory
Sept. 24

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.

Spirit of the Harvest
Oct. 23

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.
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.

Candlelight Tribute to America's Veterans
Nov. 11

A special walk through time to honor the men and women who have sacrificed to win and keep our freedom and way of life secure on the battlefield and at home.  This is the first year for this event, and more details will follow.

Candlelight Christmas
Dec. 3,4,10,11

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.
Cost: $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages three to seventeen.
Group rates are available for groups of twelve or more that make reservations
Members are admitted at a discount.
Other discounts do not apply.