Historic Brattonsville celebrates Women’s History Month

Living History Saturdays in March focus on the lives of women in the 18th and 19th century Carolina Piedmont, both enslaved and free. Activities at Historic Brattonsville highlight different aspects of women’s social lives, responsibilities, and pastimes, as well as the stories of women who lived on the Bratton Plantation.

Each Saturday features a unique theme along with a site tour at 2 p.m.

March 8: “Many Hands, Light Work” - Quilt piecing and carding wool.

March 15: “Making a Home” - Food preservation, pickles and jams, Spring cleaning in an 18th century home

March 22: “Ladies of Brattonsville” - Herbal remedies (Martha Bratton) and cooking. The Influence of the Enslaved People (Rosa Williams).

March 29: “Employ thy time well …” - Watercolor painting and basket making. Make a paper basket to take home.

Living History Saturdays are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Adults $8; Seniors $7; Youth $5; Free for CHM Members and under the age of three.