Apples and the North Carolina Economy

Objective:

Children will learn about the importance of apples to North Carolina’s economy of 1900, apple uses, caring for an orchard, and preservation efforts to save old southern heirloom apples.

Time: 30 - 60 minutes

Presentation:

Have available a variety of fresh apples and apple products (such as dried apples, apple butter, applehead doll) to use as props.

Points to cover:

•      Origins of apples in North America 
•      Importance of the Apple Boom to the economy of North Carolina in 1900
•      Uses of apples
•      Preparation and care of an apple orchard
•      The Horne Creek Farm Southern Heritage Apple Orchard

Associated Activities: 

• Applehead Dolls -- 20 mins.
• Apple Tasting -- 20 - 25 mins.
• Cider -- 20 - 30 mins.
• Fried Pies -- 20 - 40 mins.
• Apple Cobbler -- 50 - 60 mins.