Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site Summer Program

Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site will present its annual SUMMERS PAST HISTORY PROGRAM for youth ages 6 –14. Four five-day sessions will be offered between June 3^rd through the 28^th. Historic based crafts, storytelling, games, cave exploration, and outdoor fun will be offered. Each session will be limited to 20 participants. The sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for each five-day week. The cost for each session is $100 for non-members and $90 for members.  There is a reduced fee for two or more children from the same family.  Parents may drop off children at 8:00 a.m. at no extra charge.  Extended hours after 2:00 p.m. will cost $3.00 per hour per child until 5:00 p.m.

Session One will be June 3^rd – 7^th. This session will highlight Native American bead weaving, playing Cherokee games, learning Native American legends, and more.  Session Two will be June 10^th – 14^th and will showcase open hearth cooking, candle dipping, learning about the State of Franklin, and more.  Session Three will be June 17^th – 21^st. This session will feature tin punching, felt pillow making, meeting a Civil War soldier, and more. Session Four will be June 24^th – 28^th. This week will focus on the two World Wars time period as campers will learn about early automobiles, make a silent film, gardening, and more. The ever-popular “Carters Raid” game will take place each week, along with a watermelon hunt. There will also be a late morning snack provided to each camper every day.

For additional information and the application, please contact Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site at 423-926-3631 or email tiptonhaynes@outlook.com. Tipton-Haynes is a Tennessee Historical Commission State-Owned and funded Historic Site.