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September 25, 2010

Sorghum & Scutching Festival

With the mules running the cane mill, the sweet green liquid will be boiled down over an open fire furnance into sweet dark sorghum molasses. Visitors are encouraged to help. Using flax grown in the field garden, volunteers will demonstrate the process of producing flax for spinning into linen thread. First they will use the flax brake and schtching board to remove the outer layer of the flax straw. A hetchel removes what remains to produce flax that can be spun. Flax will then be spun into thread and woven into linen. Music, old time games, apple butter making, and other harvest activities will be part of the day's festival. Soupbeans and corn bread will be available for a small fee. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under.

October 16, 2010

Stories from the Pumpkin Patch

A fun time for the whole family with incredible storytellers, music, tractor-pulled hayrides, open fire hot dog roast with all the trimmings, and a spooky tour through the historic house. The event will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Stories geared to younger children will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m and the scarier stories from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Rain or shine, it is a fun event. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids 12 and under.

December 4, 2010

Visions of Christmas: 1860

So much was happening during the fall of 1860. Join the Haynes family as they celebrate the holidays and learn of the events that were leading our nation to the Civil War. The historic buildings will be decorated with fresh greenery and the candles and oil lamps will lend a special glow. Open hearth cooking in the cabin will let you get a taste of a holiday dinner in 1860. In the museum, make paper ornaments and enjoy holiday music and punch and cookies. Reservations suggested. The event will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for 12 and under.

Hours Tues-Sat, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Location 2620 South Roan St. Johnson City, TN, 37601 Contact (423) 926-3631