Walker Farm Pioneer Days

Get Connected Icon Nov 15, 2022 through Nov 19, 2022
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Description

Chattanooga Audubon Society will be hosting its 11th annual Walker Farms Pioneer Days.
Dates for this years Pioneer Days are Tuesday November 15th- Saturday November 19th, 2022

 

This event shows children what life was like in the 1800s. Educational events like this would not be possible with out our dedicated Volunteers. 
We are looking for Volunteers! Please fill out the form below with the station you would like to assist in.

We have several different stations to choose from; Butter churn, wood tools, corn doll making, assisting students with a corn shelling machine, Laundry demonstration, ect.

All of these stations listed in the form can be run by anyone. We have specialty stations offered for those that have those skills. We provide our Volunteers with lunch each day they volunteer at the event.

We are also in need of Parking Assistance and runners to keep the event running smoothly. 

  https://forms.gle/AnMacGEDMV6ijoXu9



We are looking for those with 1800s skills: soap making, candle making, beekeeping, beeswax, Cooking over a fire, sawmill, herbal remedies, Farm animals (milk cow, sheep shearing,chickens, goats..) , Ect. If you have an 1800s skill or job you would like to showcase at our event we would love to have you. You may sell items you make as long as you set up a demonstration or have a demonstration that the students can take part in.
If you or someone you know is interested in setting up a demonstration either all the days of the event or just one please fill out this form and we will message you within 4 business days https://forms.gle/AnMacGEDMV6ijoXu9
email jwhitehorn@chattaudubon.org with any questions or give us a call 423-892-1499

 

Event starts at 9:30 and ends at 1:00pm

All Volunteers and Demonstrators needed to arrive by 8:30. Setup starts at 7:30am 

 

This is an Outdoor event so please dress for the weather. Some November are Colder then others

Details

Get Connected Icon 15 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Dress for the weather
Get Connected Icon Lunch Provided
Get Connected Icon Pioneer Clothing optional
Get Connected Icon Living History Event

Location

Get Connected Icon 900 n sanctuary Rd
Chattanooga, TN  37421