The Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum is holding a special event at its weekly Sunday Afternoons in the Parlor.
Participants will learn about papercraft in the 19th century and how to make fun and practical items to take home.
Interpreter Kira Sanscrainte speaks with Tracy Ross on Sounds Good about this week’s program.
Sanscrainte says making household items and toys from paper is both a great historical activity and a fun hands-on event for attendees.
At the height of its popularity, 19th century Americans used paper to make homemade things like matches, boxes and even puzzles.
Sunday’s event is free, aside from usual admission costs to 1850s Homeplace. It’ll take place from 1-3 P.M.
And early next month, the organization is coordinating what Sanscrainte calls “Wool Week” – a multi-day program about how wool is converted from a raw textile to usable products.
For more information, visit Land Between the Lakes’ website.
