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Oxon Hill Farm Fall Festival
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Join us for a day of free fun for the whole family! Watch live performances, learn about American agriculture, and participate in hands-on activities and crafts. Enjoy the cool fall weather and the changing colors of the leaves.
10:00-4:00 Community Showcase
Agriculture and environmental groups from the local area will be present to talk to visitors and provide hands-on activities for kids. This will include the Accokeek Foundation, the Alice Ferguson Foundation, Prince George's County 4-H club and more! Learn to make a corn husk doll, build a Park Ranger Scarecrow, or try your hand at one of our other Ranger-led activities.
10:30-11:30 Songs of Africa with Devonna Rowe
Watch and sing-along as Devonna Rowe takes you on a journey through music. Learn about the role of music and tradition in Africa and the importance of that culture to enslaved Africans and African Americans.
12:15-1:00 Ship's Company Chanteymen
Travel back in time to the 19th century as the Ship's Company Chanteymen share sea shanties from the War of 1812. Learn about naval culture and the impact of the war on the people who lived here at Oxon Hill Farm.
1:30-2:30 DC Lambda Squares
Rethink everything you know about square dancing with the DC Lambda Squares. This group brings old traditions into the 21st century. Watch as they show off their moves, then join in and learn some yourself!
3:00-4:00 Knuckle Dusters
End your farm day with a classic old-time bluegrass band, the Knuckle Dusters. This skilled band has performed all over the DC-Metro area including at the Smithsonian American Art Museum!
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