Aycock, Birthplace - Living History Days

Two or more living history demonstrations will be presented on Wednesdays during the months of October and November. Visitors will observe 19th century domestic and farm chores being performed by costumed interpreters. The schedule for these demonstrations is as follows:

October 7		School Marm, Quill Pen & Ink Writing, Townball
October 14		Candle Making, Toys & Games, Corn Shelling & Grinding
October 21		Cider Making, Toys & Games, Butter Making
October 28		Open Hearth Cooking, Meat Curing and Sausage Making
November 18		Sheep Shearing, Clothes Washing, and Spinning

On each Living History Day, the demonstrations will be offered from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A visit on a living history day will include a tour of the historic buildings. Demonstrations are subject to change in the event of inclement weather. Organized groups as well as the general public are welcome. Ask our staff members about age appropriate activities. Groups are encouraged to schedule their visit as early as possible to ensure available dates. This may be done by phoning the site at (919) 242-5581 or by FAX (919) 242-6668 or email to aycock@ncdcr.gov . Correspondence may be sent to: Aycock Birthplace, P.O. Box 207, Fremont, NC 27830. Let us know if you or a member of your group has special needs.

Two or more living history demonstrations will be presented on Wednesdays. Visitors will observe 19th century domestic and farm chores being performed by costumed interpreters. The schedule for these demonstrations is as follows:

March 24		Sheep Shearing, Natural Dyeing, Toys and Games
April 7		Butter Making, Lye Soap Making and Candle Making
April 14		Gardening, Open Hearth Cooking, and Corn Shelling and Grinding

Open Hearth Cooking and Christmas Program is December 8, 10, 15 and 17. SCHEDULED GROUPS ONLY. Whizzer "Button on a String" toy making is available for a cost of $2.00 per student. Groups are encouraged to schedule their visit as early as possible to ensure available dates. This may be done by phoning the site at (919) 242-5581 or by FAX (919) 242-6668 or email to aycock@ncdcr.gov . Correspondence may be sent to: Aycock Birthplace, P.O. Box 207, Fremont, NC 27830.

School Days during January, February, and March for 3rd, and 4th grades only - On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM participants can "attend school". A school Marm will teach 19th century lessons. Students will also make a copy book, participate in a spelling bee and write with quill pen and ink. Limited to four classes per day. Cost: two dollars. Groups are encouraged to schedule their visit as early as possible to ensure available dates. This may be done by phoning the site at (919) 242-5581 or by FAX (919) 242-6668 or email to aycock@ncdcr.gov . Correspondence may be sent to: Aycock Birthplace, P.O. Box 207, Fremont, NC 27830.