Homestead Day: Autumn Frolic | Kids Out and About Atlanta

Homestead Day: Autumn Frolic


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 11/18/2023
Celebrate the harvest season with a traditional "Frolic" party! Historic dance lessons, crafts, a blacksmithing demonstration, and more at the Northeast Georgia History Center.

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Join us at the Northeast Georgia History Center for our Autumn Frolic celebration! This event will take place on Saturday, November 18th from 1 PM to 4 PM with a historic dance lesson at 2 PM and ongoing activities.

An Autumn Frolic Party or a "Husking Party" is a celebration of the corn harvest by feasting, dancing, and other merrymaking activities.

Learn about community and agriculture in mid-1800’s in Northeast Georgia through engaging hands-on activities.

2 PM Historic Dance Lesson

Ongoing Activities will include:

  • Making Corn Husk Dolls

  • Historic Toys and Games

  • Making Butter

  • Open Fire Cooking Demonstration

  • Bobbing for Apples

  • Blacksmithing Demonstration

Join us before heading to Jingle Mingle on the square!

Free for Members and regular admission for non-Members. Become a Member by selecting a level on our registration page to receive exclusive Member benefits!

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Location:

322 Academy Street NE
Gainesville, GA, 30501
United States

Phone:

7702975900
Contact name: 
Libba Beaucham
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
11/18/2023
Time: 
1-4 PM
Price: 
Free for Members, regular admission for non-Members

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