Autumn in the 1800s: Heritage Farm Family Day

Step back in time and discover what life was like on a North Carolina farm in the 1800s! Bring the whole family to Cape Fear Botanical Garden for hands-on activities, traditional crafts, demonstrations, and old-fashioned fun in our Hazel McCauley Heritage Garden Complex. Explore the historic farmhouse, general store, tobacco barn, and traditional crops as you discover how families lived, worked, and played generations ago. From making everyday necessities to growing and preparing food, you'll get a firsthand look at the skills, traditions, and resourcefulness that shaped rural communities. Activities and Demonstrations * Candlemaking and cornhusk dolls * Butter churning * Quilt making and turkey crafts * Log hewing and chinking demonstrations * Traditional toys and outdoor games * Farmhouse storytime * Dress-up and tractor photo opportunities * Hayrides * Tobacco history presentation * Historic farmhouse and general store exploration A Taste of the Past Sample traditional foods, includ