June 27, 2009 (10am-4pm) Pan
for Gold! Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan
for gold at the miner's cabin! Also participate in regular guided
house tours, explore the grounds, and visit the animals! Free with
regular admission.
July 11, 2009 (10am-4pm) Pan
for Gold! Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan
for gold at the miner's cabin! Also participate in regular guided
house tours, explore the grounds, and visit the animals! Free with
regular admission.
July 18 (10am-4pm) - 19 (1-4pm), 2009
Civil War Soldiers Visit the 49th NC Troops as they demonstrate
drills, camp life, firing demos, and more. Free with regular admission
($6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under are free).
July 25, 2009 (10am-4pm) Pan
for Gold! Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan
for gold at the miner's cabin! Also participate in regular guided
house tours, explore the grounds, and visit the animals! Free with
regular admission.
August 15,
2009 (10am-4pm) Pan for Gold! Learn about Charlotte's rich
gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin! Also
participate in regular guided house tours, explore the grounds, and visit
the animals! Free with regular admission.
August 22-23, 2009 (10am-4pm)
Civil War Infantry Weekend Civil War soldiers on the grounds
providing demonstrations. Free with regular admission.
September 6-7, 2009
Revolutionary War Reenactment Celebrate Charlotte's revolutionary
history and watch the battles of Charlotte and McIntyre Farm, see soldier
demos, tour the plantation, shop with period sutlers, etc. Admission
is $6 per person, ages 5 and under are free.
September 26, 2009 (4:30-8:00pm)
Bluegrass and Barbecue Fundraiser Support the plantation and enjoy
delicious bbq (hotdogs available for kids), live bluegrass music, pony
rides, kid activities, and more! Tickets are $20 per person, and
family tickets are available for $60 (for up to 4 people).
October 10-11, 2009 (10am-4pm)
Folklife Festival and Craft Show Bring the family out to enjoy
fall on the plantation. Shop with local arts and craftsmen, listen to
live music, enjoy a hot meal from the food vendor, participate in children's
activities and more! Free with regular admission ($6 for adults, $5
for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under free).
October 16, 17, 23, 24, 2009 (7pm,
8pm, 9pm) Ghost Tales in the Dark Lantern tours of the plantation
at night- hear real ghost stories from volunteers, staff, and ghost hunting
investigations! Sells out quickly so rsvp is required! The cost
is $12 per person.
October 30-31, 2009 (9pm-2am) Ghost
Hunt Participate in a real ghost hunt investigation around the
plantation. The North American Paranormal Society will begin the
evening with a Ghost Hunting 101 and then take small groups around for a
scientific investigation. Sells out quickly, so rsvp is required!
The cost is $50 per person.
November 7, 2009 (10am-4pm)
Charlotte Gold Rush Learn about Charlott'es rich gold mining
history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin. Free with regular
admission ($6 for adults , $5 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under
free).
November 9-10, 2009
CLOSED FOR DEER HUNT!
November 14, 2009 (10am-4pm)
Civil War Soldier for a Day Boys and girls ages 8-12 will be
mustered into the Northern and Southern armies for a day! The day ends
with a battle and graduation ceremony. Pre-registration is required,
and the cost is $40 per child.
November 27-28, 2009 (10am-4pm)
A Plantation Christmas Start the holiday season by stepping back
in time for a 19th century Christmas celebration. Tour the plantation
and learn about early American Christmas traditions. Free with regular
admission ($6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under
free).
November
30-December 1, 2009 CLOSED FOR DEER HUNT!
December 5, 2009 (6-9pm)
Candlelight Christmas) Walk through the plantation by candlelight
and witness Christmas celebrations of the early 19th century in the barn,
plantation house, kitchen, and slave cabin. Admission is $6 per
person, ages 5 and under free.
December 9, 2009 (12-4pm) A
Homeschool Christmas A living history Christmas celebration for
homeschoolers and their families. Learn about 19th century Christmas
traditions, smell Christmas cooking in the kitchen, make crafts, and more!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 5 and under free.
