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September 7, 2024, 10am - 11:29am
Tom Brown will discuss his search for Heritage Apples focusing on varieties he gave our orchard. Tom Brown is a renowned apple hunter and orchardist. He has spent many years discovering "lost" heirloom apple varietals in North Carolina and throughout Appalachia. You can join us inside Horne Creek’s Visitor Center for an exceptional discussion on Southern Heritage Apples For more information call 336-325-2298. Free, although donations are appreciated. Horne Creek Farm308 Horne Creek Farm RoadPinnacle, NC 27043
August 24, 2024, 11:01am - 12pm
Where the Water is Shallow & the Current is Strong: Stone Weirs of the Yadkin River.Dr. David Cranford, Assistant State Archaeologist, NC Office of State Archaeology will discuss the importance of fish weirs to the Indians and early settlers of the Yadkin Valley Region. Join us for an interesting presentation on Fish Wiers. David, has been researching fish weirs in North Carolina and has some more information to share:
September 7, 2024, 9am - 4pm
Horne Creek will hold its “Heirloom Apple Tree Sale” beginning Saturday, September 7, and continuing until all the trees are sold out. The sale will be held at the back of the Horne Creek Visitor Center from 9 am - 4 pm each day, Tuesday - Saturday. The trees will be $24 each. All proceeds from the sale of the apple trees will be used specifically for the benefit of the Southern Heritage Apple Orchard. Featuring a nice selection of grafted heritage trees from the Southern Heritage Apple Orchard. Limit of 10 trees per family. .
May 18, 2024, 10:30pm - 11:30pm
In 2026, America will commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the development of a new nation dedicated to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”Join Assistant Manager, Mark Farnsworth, as he explores how stories and objects held shaped our new country’s historical memory. How did "the land of 1776" acquire a past? And to what extent has our collective memory of that past been an ongoing process.
October 19, 2024, 10am - 5pm
Join Horne Creek Farm for our annual Cornshucking Frolic on Saturday, October 19th 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.
April 27, 2024, 10am - 2:45pm
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 27th: 10:00 am - 11:45 am and 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm.Horne Creek Farm State Historic Site308 Horne Creek Farm RoadPinnacle, NC 27043
April 6, 2024, 10am - 3pm
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.
March 16, 2024, 10am - 11:30am
Remarks and Book Signing with Diane Flynt, author of Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived:’ The Surprising Story of Apples From the American South.
March 16, 2024, 9am - 4pm
During our Spring Sale, Horne Creek's Southern Heritage Apple Orchard will have plenty of apple varieties to choose from -- Blacktwig, Virginia Beauty, Arkansas Black, Grimes Golden, and Wolf River are just a few available to purchase. 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. The site will also be selling heirloom peach trees (Indian Cling), all peach trees will be sold bare-root.
December 8, 2023, 5:30pm - 9pm
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. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Our special program makes heartwarming holiday memories with your friends and family. One must purchase tickets in advance. This is not a program recommended for children under 11 years of age. Spaces are limited, don’t miss out on this popular evening.