The Subsistence Farmer’s Toolkit: Ranger-Led Talks and Activities (Craggy Gardens Visitor Center - Milepost 364)
Come learn about what it would have been like to live as a subsistence farmer in the area around the Blue Ridge Parkway in the 1800s. We will look at selection of tools from an early homestead and explore what life would have been like for the family that used them. Together, we will discover how these tools reveal stories of ingenuity, resilience, self-reliance, and the enduring spirit of mountain life.
Fees
The program is free with no tickets or reservations required.
Location
This talk will be outside the visitor center. In high winds or inclement weather, the talk will be canceled and we will set up an informal educational table indoors. The Craggy Gardens Visitor Center is at Milepost 364.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Schedule
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The 20-minute “talk” portion of the program starts at 1:30 PM.
Contact Information
Park Staff
(828) 348-3550
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Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Other
- Talk