Hands-on learning & discovery for all ages
Many historical skills and techniques would be lost to time were it not for those who continue to practice and research them to this day. Try your own hand at an exciting sampling of skills and cultural arts that have endured through the centuries. We have a fantastic lineup of Enduring Skills stations for adults and kids ages 5 and up. This year, Enduring Skills is also included as one of four Cultural Arts Days events.
Bring your family, friends, and a picnic lunch,
and make a whole day...or weekend...of it!
Several BRAND NEW STATIONS for kids and adults each year!
Enduring Skills Stations at a Glance
Now's your chance to try it yourself!
Saturday
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Rag rug making NEW
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"American Fancy" decoupage NEW
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Make your own marbles NEW
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1830s millinery / haberdashery NEW
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Paper marbling demonstration + kids make marbled paper origami book/sewn pamphlet NEW
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Make a yarn doll or animal NEW
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Flintknapping
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Native American-style flute making
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Wool carding and spinning
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Make Victorian-era toys/games
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Tavern games (19th century cards/dice) (Sat. only)
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Make a thaumatrope
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Historic outdoor games (graces, hoop rolling)
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Fire-wrought dugout canoe making (Sat. only)
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Civil War military camp life
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Blacksmithing
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Junior blacksmithing
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Songs of the Civil War
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Hand sewing
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Spencerian cursive: dip pens & slates
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Butter making
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19th century social dancing (Sat. only)
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Norwegian spoon chip carving/techniques NEW
Sunday
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Rag rug making NEW
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"American Fancy" decoupage NEW
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Make your own marbles NEW
-
1830s millinery / haberdashery NEW
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Paper marbling demonstration + kids make marbled paper origami book/sewn pamphlet NEW
-
Make a yarn doll or animal NEW
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Char cloth making (Sun. only) NEW
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Flintknapping
-
Native American-style flute making
-
Wool carding and spinning
-
Make Victorian-era toys/games
-
Make a thaumatrope
-
Historic outdoor games (graces, hoop rolling)
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Salty Strings musical performance (Sun. only) NEW
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Civil War military camp life
-
Blacksmithing
-
Junior blacksmithing
-
Songs of the Civil War
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Hand sewing
-
Butter making
-
Spencerian cursive: dip pens & slates
-
Norwegian spoon chip carving/techniques NEW
Station list from 2023 below; 2024 station list coming soon!
Let's have a ball!
19th Century Social Dancing
Saturday, July 29, 2023 @ 3:30 pm
Gary and Karen Alexander will lead us in some simple and fun 19th century social dances, such as reels. If you can walk, turn around, and follow simple directions, you can do this! No dance skills required, and no need to bring your own dance partner. The dances are done in long lines and groups.
*Bonus: Dance participants wearing 1800s-style clothing (or kids wearing their new 1830s hat or cravat from the Millinery / Haberdashery station) will get a free lemonade afterwards.
