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Mistletoe State Park


Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Beginning Archery- Homeschool Event
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Children 8 and up to adults can learn the basic skills of archery. Sign up yourself, your child or your whole family for a one hour session of archery learning how to properly shot a bow and arrow. Ready, aim and fire. Must wear closed toe shoes. Space is limited, call the office at 706-541-0321 to register! $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Creature Feature: All About Raccoons
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Raccoons have a reputation for eating trash; but it that what these creatures naturally eat? Why do they have a mask on their face? Where do they live and sleep? Learn this and more as we get a closer look at the raccoon. Once the presentation is complete children will make a raccoon mask to take home. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Corn Husk Dolls
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 2 PM to 2:45 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Our ancestors struggled to survive when they first arrived in American. They had to live off the land and learn new skills. From planting corn to making toys, skills were taught and learned. Pioneers learned the craft of making corn husk dolls from Native Americans. Come join us as we craft a doll taught by Native Americans to our ancestors. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Candle Making
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 11 AM to 12 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Join us as we make candles the old fashion way. We will be making candles by dipping them like our ancestors did. Learn the technique of dipping candles. Whose job was it to make candles, what did they make candles out of? What time of year did they make candles? Learn this and more as we have fun making candles like our ancestors did. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Butter Making From the Past
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 1 PM to 1:45 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Have you ever made butter with a butter churn? Our ancestors milked their cows and used their milk to make butter. It was not an easy job, but someone had to do it. Come join us to learn more about butter making of the past. Make your own butter then taste it with crackers. Do you thin you will like the taste? Join us to find out. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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