In the Farm's Kitchen
Historic Oak View County Park 4028 Carya Drive Raleigh, NC 27610 Organized by Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open SpaceAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Join us on Saturday, September 14th at 10:30a.m. in the plank kitchen at Historic Oak View for an introduction to the history of southern foodways and the cultural fusions that shaped the region's diverse food systems. Discover the story of Eliza Hutchings, an enslaved woman at Oak View, and how the transition from slavery to freedom affected the domestic work and skills of women in the 19th and 20th centuries. Afterwards, participants can engage in some hands-on history and try making butter! This program is free, but registration is required for all participants. Recommended for upper-elementary age and older.Upon arrival, participants should check in with park staff in the Farm History Center (our visitors center building). Please let us know in advance if you or anyone in your group requires accessibility modifications/ADA accommodations. As a courtesy to other participants, the waitlist and the instructor, if you find you have a change in plans and can no longer attend, please email oakview@wake.gov or call 919-250-1013.
Age Category
All
Location
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh North Carolina 27610