The William Harris Homestead is closed to the public from January to March. Our final event for the year is Christmas Food for Thought on December 7th. Our final day for 2019 is Saturday, 12/21.

We will reopen for public tours on Saturday March 7th, 2020.

For more information please contact Dixie@harrishomestead.com

What is Giving Tuesday?

Celebrated on the Tuesday following U.S. Thanksgiving, and fueled by the power of social media and collaboration, GivingTuesday inspires millions of people across the globe to show up and give back to causes and issues that matter to them. The goal is to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day, and touches every person on the planet. GivingTuesday takes place on December 3, 2019 this year.

GivingTuesday harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. We believe the movement will become the first global day of giving and a year-round platform for strengthening civil society.

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Go to smile.amazon.com to sign up today!

November 9th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for a fun-filled day of hands on learning. Meet our Colonial Life Team and learn about the skills needed to survive in the early days of Walton County.

The first 50 children through the gate will receive a FREE flintnapped replica of a projectile point!

General Admission $6

Seniors (60+) $5

Children five and under FREE

Lunch available from Heaven’s Bounty BBQ

We can’t wait to see you at our first event this fall; Archaeology Day!

Join us on October 12th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  for a fun-filled day of archaeology, music, children’s games, and Abby the ArchaeoBus. Lunch will be available, too!

Our Fall “A Day in the 19th Century” field trip season is beginning soon. We are proud to say that we had just over 3000 students visit us last spring!
The William Harris Homestead (circa 1825) was built around the time Walton County was formed (1818) from the sale of land from the Creek Indian Nation to the state of Georgia. The Homestead was farmed by the Harris family throughout the 19th century. The restored Homestead is uniquely situated to describe the different transition periods of the 19th century, using the history of the Harris family to “tell the tale”. The field trip consists of four units, where you will learn about the log-house and the family who lived there, outdoor life, the Civil War, the first settlers of our area, and Blacksmithing, before enjoying a Hayride through our woods and pastures. Our highly trained and knowledgeable staff bring the story to life!
Our heritage education program can be customized for homeschool groups, clubs, and adults, too!
To find out more about our field trip program, visit www.harrrishomestead.com.
Our 2019/2020 calendar is filling up fast! Email melissa@harrishomestead.com to schedule your school, homeschool group or club for a fun filled day of learning.

Mark your calendars now!
Upcoming events at the homestead:

•Archaeology Day October 12, 2019

•Colonial Frontier/Settlers Day November 9, 2019

•Historic Christmas Food for Thought December 7, 2019 (tentative)

•Blacksmith Day March 21, 2020 (tentative)

•Primitive Skills Day May 2, 2020

Due to the overwhelming success of our Mushroom Foray last month, we are working closely with Andrew Minnick, of Authentic Primitive Skills, to add additional days!

Watch Facebook, Instagram, or our website at www.harrishomestead.com for more information coming soon!

Last week the William Harris Homestead participated in Lettuce Cook! A Garden to Table Summer Camp. The camp took place at the Field Garden and the Ag Center for most of the week and the William Harris Homestead on Thursday. While at the Homestead, campers learned about early food preservation and agriculture practices of the nineteenth century. The campers also learned about bees and beekeeping from Bold Springs Apiary and went on an herb walk led by Anne-Marie Bilella of Bella Vista Farm. The day was rounded out with crafts! Campers made a rosemary infused vingarette with rosemary from the Homestead’s herb garden, corn husk dolls, and kindness rocks.

Check out the Walton Wellness Instagram page for more information and pictures from Lettuce Cook! 
https://waltonwellness.org/