Save the Date!
Join us at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center on Saturday, November 7, 2020 for Settlement Day! Come watch, learn, and experience the way people used to live hundreds of years ago. General Admission: $6.00 | Seniors (60+): $5.00 | Children 5 and under: FREE! Advance tickets suggested, Tickets available at http://settlementday.eventbrite.com/ Watch our Social Media to learn more about our Colonial Life team over the next few weeks.
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A DAY IN THE 19th CENTURY
A MORNING IN THE 19th CENTURY
GROUP TOUR
A LA CARTE
In keeping with the CDC and Governor Kemp’s recommendations, we highly suggest wearing a mask and practicing proper social distancing whilst visiting the WHHM&EC. Docents will be wearing masks, but we defer to each school’s policy regarding masks for the students. We regret that, at this time, we cannot offer the hayride due to social distancing guidelines. “Wild Resources” nature walk led by Andrew Minnick of Authentic Primitive Living. Saturday, September 19th 9:00am-noon A crash course in “ethnobotany” and understanding our beneficial flora. Focusing on edible, medicinal, and useful plants of the southeast (Georgia Piedmont region) We will address trees, plants, herbs, and fungi that have played vital roles in many cultures. Event admission $10 (all ages) advance tickets suggested, limited quantities will be available at the gate. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-resources-nature-walk-w-andrew-minnick-of-authentic-primitive-living-tickets-116470003917 **Closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended for the foray. Guests are encouraged to bring a basket (paper bags will be available), notebook, and a small pocket knife or scissors. The log house and grounds are open to the public, from 10:00-2:00, for tours that day as well. Visit www.harrishomestead.com for tour and ticket information. ***In keeping with the CDC and Governor Kemp’s recommendations, we highly suggest wearing a mask and practicing proper social distancing whilst visiting the WHHM&EC Public Tours Resume on Saturday, July 18, 2020
We are pleased to announce that the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center will be resuming public tours on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Our operating hours will be 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person upon arrival, or online at our website. We can’t wait to see you at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center soon! In keeping with Governor Kemp’s and the CDC recommendations, we encourage all visitors to practice social distancing and wear a mask. Our staff will also be following these guidelines. Join us Saturday, August 1st 9-12 for a mushroom foray led by Andrew Minnick, of Authentic Primitive Living.
This foray will take a very slow paced roam through the forest, no more than a mile of total hiking, stopping frequently to address our findings. Our main quarry will be the Golden Chanterelles, but there will be dozens of interesting species to see and learn about! Guides will be available after the foray to chat about your finds. It’s sure to be a fun(gus) day! Foray admission $10 (all ages) advance tickets suggested, limited quantities will be available at the gate. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-about-mushrooms-foray-tickets-112506694552 Chanterelles are probably the most well known wild mushrooms. They’re sought after by chefs and foodies due to their delicate flavor, which some describe as “mildly peppery.” Chanterelles bake well and retain their flavor after long cooking. Eggs, chicken, pork, and veal harmonize beautifully with them. Andrew enjoys a simple approach, he likes to fry his up in butter with a touch of olive or sunflower oil adding a dash of salt when they’re starting to get crispy on the edges. **Closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended for the foray. Guests are encouraged to bring a basket (paper bags will be available), notebook, and a small pocket knife or scissors. The log house and grounds are open to the public, from 10:00-2:00, for tours that day as well. Visit www.harrishomestead.com for tour and ticket information. In keeping with the CDC and Governor Kemp’s recommendations, we highly suggest wearing a mask and practicing proper social distancing whilst on the mushroom foray and visiting the WHHM&EC Due to the storm on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24, we currently are having phone line troubles at our offices at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center. If you need assistance or would like to contact us, please do so by either emailing us at [email protected] or calling us at our temporary number, 678-975-1528.
Thank you and hope everyone is safe! Thank you for your continued support of the William Harris Homestead.
Unfortunately, due to the global health crisis surrounding COVID-19, we remain closed for Saturday public tours. We are working hard to ensure that our historic site is a safe place for our visitors and our staff alike, and are making plans to open to the public again in July. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Any advance tickets purchased will be honored through the end of the year. We look forward to seeing you soon For information about the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center operations during COVID-19 please read the below statement. We hope you and your families are safe and well. We look forward to seeing you at the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center again sometime soon! EVENT UPDATES AND MUSEUM HOURS
Out of concern for the safety, health, and well-being of everyone, the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center has made the difficult decision to cancel or postpone upcoming spring events and adjust our museum hours. Please see below for details.
The William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center staff will still be able to respond to calls and emails in a timely manner. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during these unprecedented times. The William Harris Homestead is a non-profit organization focused on serving as a cultural and educational center for the advancement of heritage, environmental, and agricultural scholarship. The support of our visitors, schools, Friends of the Homestead, and community is highly valued and is of the utmost importance. Revenue from our field trip program and special events play a large part in daily operations, and we hope for your continued support for the William Harris Homestead Museum & Education Center during this time. Please visit our “Contribute Here” page on our website, www.harrishomestead.com, to learn more. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon! Join us for “Blacksmith Day” on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Our resident blacksmith, Doc Watson, will be on site with his apprentices to teach about the history of blacksmithing and demonstrate his skills at the forge and on the anvil. Tomahawk Hank and the Colonial Frontier Life Team will also be on site to teach about frontier skills. Spend the day enjoying hayrides, craft demonstrations, and celebrate spring at the Homestead! General Admission: $6.00 | Seniors (60 years+): $5.00 March is here, you know what means? Not only is Spring just around the corner, but we are NOW OPEN for Public Tours on the first and third Saturday of each month! Tours are also available by appointment. Visit www.harrishomestead.com for ticket information. |
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