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.
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.
For Registration and more information please download the 2009 Camp Flyer.
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
In September , 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. Craft classes will be available for the children for an additional charge.
More information including dates, and craft classes being offered will be available by August 1st.
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 soap, 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.
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.
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