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2008 Special Events Calendar

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Spring Farm Day

March 15  10am-4pm

Turn back the clock 100 years and experience living history demonstrations of sheep shearing, blacksmithing, plowing with draft animals, basket-weaving, quilting, and other traditional spring farm activities. Entertainment will include an "Old-Time Fiddlers Convention" and folk music.

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Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social 

June 28  5-8pm

It’s a summer-time treat for the whole family as we observe National Dairy Month. Activities include cow milking, butter churning, ice cream making and more. 

 

Music By Moonlight

June 12, 26; July 10, 24  7:30pm

Pack a picnic supper, bring the family and friends and enjoy an evening of great music under the stars in a relaxed, informal setting. 

 

Heritage Forums

July 6, 13, 20 and 27  2:30pm

If you have an interest in history, Landmark Park is the place to be each Sunday afternoon during the month of July.  Our annual series of "Heritage Forums" will feature guest speakers each week who will present a program about some aspect of state or local history.  These forums will be presented in the park's Interpretive Center auditorium at 2:30 pm.  The programs are free with park admission.  Reservations are requested to ensure adequate seating and can be made by calling the park office at 334-794-3452. 

 

 

Science on Saturdays

August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30  10:00am

Each Saturday during the month of August the park will present a fun and educational program for children and their families.

 

 

Antique & Collector Car Show

October 4  10:00am - 4:00pm

Visit one of the largest car shows in the Wiregrass Region with approximately 200 cars on display, ranging in age from "T" models to custom classics.

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Wiregrass Heritage Festival

October 25  10:00am - 4:00pm

Come watch and learn how peanuts were harvested in the Wiregrass Region a half-century ago. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of cane grinding, syrup making, butter churning, basket weaving, soap making, and other traditional farm activities. Also, plenty of music and a wide variety of antique gas and steam engines will be on display

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Victorian Christmas

December 14  1:00pm - 4:00pm

Warm up to some holiday hospitality during an afternoon centered on the pleasures of Christmas’ past. Visitors are invited to sample turn-of-the-century desserts and sip hot chocolate or mulled cider while children try their hand at making traditional Christmas decorations. A circuit-riding preacher will arrive on horseback to deliver a Christmas message at the church.

 

Other special exhibits and programs are offered throughout the year. Contact the park office for more information or click the upcoming activities link for a complete list of events and programs taking place at LANDMARK PARK.

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