Powhatan Historic State Park Events Scheduled 

8/10– Quilting Workshop- $15

Quilting, a popular pastime, joined together not only pieces of fabric, but people’s lives.  Join us at Powhatan Historic State Park to learn this time-honored and beloved tradition.  Participants will learn the basics of quilting; piecing the squares, layering the quilt and the quilting stitch. Contact the park to reserve you spot today!

8/17/19– A Day at School in 1890–10-11am

For most, education was a rare privilege. In this program, students will join an interpreter for a taste of what it was like to learn at the Powhatan Male and Female Academy in 1890

8/31/19– With Quill and Ink, 10am-11

Long before text messages and email, people wrote very differently. In this program, students will experience writing the old-fashioned way and learn about the evolution of writing tools. Participants will get to use a quill pen, fountain pen, and manual typewriter.

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