Events
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January
February
Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony and Personal Reception to go
Saturday, February 12, 2011
by Appointment Only
$50.00 per couple
African American Heritage Day
Saturday, February 19, 2011 10AM-1PM
at
The National Archives
Morrow, GA 30260
Admission: No charge --
but a Blessings Basket (African basket) will be passed.
Our annual celebration will be held at the National Archives in Morrow and will concentrate on "The African American Family."
Historical Jonesboro strives to perpetuate the legacy and history of the contributions made by African Americans to our county, our state, and our country.
The program is FREE to the public. However, donations are greatly appreciated and will be used for next year's program.
There will be music, art work, old photographs, an artifacts display, and a sampling of foods introduced into America by early Africans.
In addition, there will a presentation of histories by some of the first Clayton County African American families and taped interviews will be
shown from the last seven years of Historical Jonesboro recordings of other Clayton County African American seniors.
There will also be an opportunity to tape personal family histories of
African American Clayton County Senior Citizens again this year.
Call 770-473-0197 for more information.
March
Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, March 19, 2011
5PM - 7:30PM
$7.00 dinner, includes salad, bread, tea & dessert
At the Old Firehouse Museum in Jonesboro, GA
Come enjoy a wonderful spaghetti dinner full of home cooked flavor
prepared by several of Historical Jonesboro's members. Eat there or take it home.
April
Taste of Clayton
Saturday, April 9, 2011
11AM - 3PM
Main Street, Downtown Jonesboro
Come enjoy a wonderful event! Details to be announced
Native American Heritage Day
Saturday, April 30, 2011
10AM - 3PM
$6 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Children (under 12) (under 4 free)
or free with house tour
* 1/2 off for Child in scout uniform
Experience Native American food, dancing, finger weaving, beadwork, games, and traditional storytelling.
May
National Preservation Saturdays
Every Saturday in May
10AM - 3PM
Admission: Free
House Tours: Regular Prices
The Living History Guild will be demonstrating skills from the 1850s and 1860s.
Come see skills such as:
Different types of weaving.
Wool preparation and spinning.
Cooking on a hearth, wood stove, and cob oven.
Knitting, crocheting, sewing, and other needlework.
June
July
August
Victorian Mourning Tours
During the entire Month of August, 2011
Monday - Saturday, 10AM - 4PM, last tour at 3PM.
Regular tour prices.
Come learn the mourning customs, superstitions, and rituals of the 1800s.
The house will be draped in black and displayed as it would have been in 1839 after a death in the family.
A costumed docent will guide you through the house.
September
GWTW Special-TEA
Come join us as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Margaret Mitchell's book
GONE WITH THE WIND
on Saturday, September 24, 2011
at our
GWTW SPECIAL-TEA
Choose from 11:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Seatings
Reservations Required - Please call 770-473-0197
$15.00 per person
Delicious food, lots (and pots) of tea, games, door prizes, and surprises. You won't want to miss this year's Tea-rific Tea Party
in the Bethel Schoolhouse at Stately Oaks!
October
Annual Historical Jonesboro Barbecue
Date to be determined
$6.00 per plate
5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Old Firehouse Museum @
West Mill and Broad Streets, Jonesboro
Come have a wonderful barbecue dinner and support Historical Jonesboro. Eat in or take out.
The barbeque will be prepared by former Clayton County Sheriff Bill Lemacks and his cooking crew.
Georgia Folklore by Moonlight
Saturday, October 22, 2011
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$7 Adults, $5 Children ages 5-11
Story trail begins every 20 minutes
Reservations recommended
Sit on a bale of hay and be entertained by local musicians and storytellers until it is your turn to
follow our guides along a moonlight path filled with storytellers. Hear tales that chronicle local
history, create a belly laugh, give you goose bumps and even make you wonder. Stories, lies, folk-
lore, history, and ghosts will be found when you visit Stately Oaks for this special event. An evening
of entertainment for the entire family!
November
December
FATHER CHRISTMAS
IS COMING TO
STATELY OAKS PLANTATION
Date and price to be determined
Additional Activities at Stately Oaks
Juddy's Country Store
Visit and shop our authentic 1894 country store fully stocked with unusual and unique items for your shopping pleasure. You can find moonshine jelly, Gone With The Wind souvenirs, Victorian ladies' items, civil war souvenirs, books and much, much more! Open daily from 10AM - 4PM.
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