Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site plans its ‘Summers Past’ program
Published 3:12 pm Friday, May 15, 2020
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Fun and games will be a part of each Summers Past session this summer at Tipton-Haynes Historical Site in Johnson City. The three one-week sessions will be limited to 20 participants each session.
The Tipton-Haynes Summers Past program is planned again this summer with three different five-day sessions in June. One of the week will feature programs on the Civil War.
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Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site will again present its annual SUMMERS PAST HISTORY PROGRAM for youth ages six through 14. The program will consist of three five-day sessions, and will be offered between June 8 and June 26.
The week-long program will consist of historic based crafts, storytelling, games, cave exploration, and outdoor fun will be offered. Each session will be limited to 20 participants. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m each day. The cost for each session is $100 for non-members and $90 for members. There is a reduced fee for two or more children from the same family.
Parents may drop off children at 8 a.m. at no extra charge. Extended hours after 2 p.m. at $3 per hour per child are available until 5 p.m.
Session One will run June 8-12. This session will highlight Native American bead weaving, making and playing the stick game, learning Native American legends, and more.
Session Two will be held June 15-19 and will showcase open hearth cooking, candle dipping, learning about the State of Franklin, and more.
Session Three will take place June 2 –26. This session will feature tin punching, felt pillow making, meeting a Civil War soldier, and more.
The ever-popular “Carters Raid” game will take place each week, along with a watermelon hunt. There will also be a late morning snack provided to each camper every day. These are just a few of the many activities that will be offered during the program.
For additional information and the application, please contact Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site at 423-926-3631 or email tiptonhaynes@outlook.com
