Camp to focus on life in 1800s
By Staff Reports
Published in News on June 5, 2016 1:45 AM
FREMONT -- The Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace will have a summer fun camp this year, running from June 20 through 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Each day will focus on a different aspect of life in rural Wayne County in the 1870s.
The first day will focuses on school days.
Participants will see how children would have attended school in the 19th century and learn how to use a quill pen and about the different toys and games the children would have played.
The second day will focus on farming.
Participants will learn how to farm 19th-century style and learn about the kinds of plants the Aycock family grew and why they are important.
On the third day, the focus will be "sheep to clothes."
Participants will learn where clothes come from and see demonstrations of how fleece and cotton become clothes. They will make their own coasters.
On the fourth day, participants will learn why there are animals on the farm. They will milk a cow and churn butter.
The fifth day of the camp will include state archeologist John Mitz demonstrating the importance of archeology and safety practices. Participants will take part in an archeological dig on site then learn how to properly preserve historical artifacts with curator Christian Edwards.
There will be living history demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Snacks will be provided, but campers need to take a bag lunch and water bottle.
Cost of the summer camp is $50. Registration is due by June 11. For more information, contact Erica Smith at 919-242-5581 or erica.smith@ncdcr.gov.