general information
Event Dates
May 13, 2008 - May 14, 2008
Contact Information
Mary Beth Nevills
Murfreesboro, TN
Phone: 615-893-0022
Email Contact
places to stay
thingstodo
The Center for Historic Preservation
Rutherford County Courthouse & East Main Street Historic District
"A Day of Washing, Churning, and Learning" Presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum
Students grades K-6 will experience the chores of the mid-1800's through period crafts, demonstrations, games and hands-on activities as well as visit the Historic House Museum. "A Day of Washing, Churning, and Learning" is slated for May 13 & 14, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the historic site, located at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro.
This event will focus on chores of the mid-1800's through hands-on activities for students such as candle making, clothes washing, butter churning, quill writing, and rug beating. Living history demonstrators and artisans such as beekeepers, blacksmiths, tatters, and brick makers will be on the grounds.
upcoming events
May 2, 2008 - May 13, 2008
58th Annual Strawberry Festival
Dayton, TN
May 13, 2008 - May 14, 2008
"A Day of Washing, Churning, and Learning" Presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum
Murfreesboro, TN
May 16, 2008
Point Eleven to Perform at Rose Center
Morristown, TN
May 17, 2008
A Toast To Tennessee Wine Festival
Nashville, TN
May 16, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Bloomin', Barbecue & Bluegrass Festival
Sevierville, TN