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The dawn of the twentieth century was a time of great change in the United States, and many of these changes can be seen in the lives of the nation’s children—how they worked, played, learned, and made sense of the world. Farm children had many chores to do every day. Come and learn about the skills they had to employ to help run a successful farm. You’ll leave the tour with great respect for them and the lives they led.

Women of the early 20th century worked equally as hard as their husbands on their family farms. Come and learn about the skills they had to employ to run a successful household and farm. You’ll leave the tour with great respect for them and the lives they led.

Free, although donations are appreciated.

Visit the Hauser Farmhouse, all decked out for Christmas in period decorations. Shop for unique and beautiful presents in our gift shop and enjoy some festive cheer with hot chocolate and cookies. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 Free, although donations are appreciated. 

Please note: This program differs entirely from our Christmas By Lamplight Program.

Join Horne Creek Farm for our annual Cornshucking Frolic on Saturday, October 18th from 10 am - 5pm. The day will highlight history, heritage crafts, music, and fun!

The event is sponsored and organized by the North Carolina Living Historical Farm Committee, Inc.

Admission fees are as follows:
Adults: $8.00, Children 6 - 12: $5.00, & Children 5 & Under: Free.

Come out to the farm and learn about Horne Creek's Gulf Coast Native Sheep. Then, watch as staff and volunteers shear some of our wooly friends for the spring.

Shearing will take place two times on the 26th: 10:00 am - 11:45 am and 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm.

Come out and learn how to graft an apple tree. Jason Bowen, Horne Creek Farm’s horticulturist, will be on hand to share his knowledge of southern apple varieties and conduct a grafting seminar. Jason will lead you through the process of splicing dormant scion wood and root stocks. At the end of the day all participants will take their newly grafted heirloom apple tree home with them.

Class size is limited to 20. Participants must be 16 or older.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: $50.00.

Pre-registration is required. Call 336-325-2298 to enroll.

Visit Horne Creek Farm on Saturday, March 22nd to purchase some heirloom apple trees grafted from our orchard for planting around the home or farm. We will have numerous varieties to choose from and you are sure to find one that would work for you. Jason Bowen, the site’s horticulturist, will be on-site to provide information about what varieties are good for cooking, making apple butter, or cider.

Join Horne Creek Farm for our Christmas Open House on Saturday, November 30th

The simple beauty of the 1875 Hauser Farmhouse with its unpretentious décor, bathed in the warmth from its fireplaces, is an inviting setting for visitors to sit and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Cookies and hot chocolate will evoke memories of Christmases spent with loved ones and friends.

Horne Creek's Christmas by Lamplight offers an evening filled with the warmth and beauty of a rural turn-of-the-century farmhouse. Take a few hours away to reflect on the holiday season. You’ll enjoy caroling, a craft project, and readings from the period. A simple meal will be served. Our special program makes heartwarming holiday memories with your friends and family. One must purchase tickets in advance. This program is not recommended for children under 11 years of age. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this popular evening.

Horne Creek's Christmas by Lamplight offers an evening filled with the warmth and beauty of a rural turn-of-the-century farmhouse. Take a few hours away to reflect on the holiday season. You’ll enjoy caroling, a craft project, and readings from the period. A simple meal will be served. Our special program makes heartwarming holiday memories with your friends and family. One must purchase tickets in advance. This program is not recommended for children under 11 years of age. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this popular evening.