Our fall line up of Cooking and Crafts, My Best Friend/ Doll Club, Time Travels Club, Sunday Socials, and Take a Peek Tuesdays has been set and is open for registrations! Come join us for a season filled with exploration, appreciation, and preservation.
This creative program is a fun way to experience history through simple recipes and heritage crafts enjoyed in the past. Each class includes a cooking activity and a craft!. Taught by Ms. Alison. Each class stands on its own, so attend one, all, or several.
| Start Date | Themes/Topics |
|---|---|
| 9/5/2019 | Apple Tarts- Participants will learn about and how to cook with seasonal fruit |
| 10/3/2019 | Butter your Biscuit- We will make homemade biscuits and churned butter. |
| 11/7/2019 | Corn Bread- Autrey Mill’s namesake lends itself to a corny day of bread making! |
| 12/5/2019 | Old Fashion Cookies- Choose your favorite cookie cutter from our collection and stamp out a yummy treats. |
| 1/9/2020 | Pizza- Students will learn how one of American’s favorite foods came to be. |
| 2/6/2020 | Fondu for You- Go back in time to the 70s for one of America’s favorite foods and past times. |
| 3/5/2020 | French Fried Potatoes- This Irish favorite will inspire our class treat. |
| 4/2/2020*Cancelled | Carrot Cake- Be inspired to sneak vegetables into a tasty treat. |
| 5/7/2020*Cancelled | Ice-Scream for Me- Join us to learn how to churn the sweetest treat. |
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm
- Ages 6-11, Grades 1-5
- $7 for members, $10 for non-members. Your Family Discount will be applied automatically in the cart.
Register for Cooking and Crafts!
Bring a doll to the heritage village to join in on a variety of activities like making dollhouses, doll accessories, a doll journal, dressing up in period costumes, and tea parties. Games, hikes, explorations of our historical buildings, and other fun activities with a historical focus shared with a special friend. Held on the last Friday of the month. Each class stands on its own, so attend one, all, or several.
| Start Date | Themes/Topics |
|---|---|
| 9/20/2019 | Paper Dolls- Doll lovers will learn the old fashion art of making paper dolls. |
| 10/18/2019 | Doll Accessories- We will make purses for dolls and ourselves. |
| 11/22/2019 | Corn Husk Dolls- Dry, twist, and tie your way to an old fashion favorite. |
| 12/20/2019 | Old Fashion Gifts for Doll and Me- Participants will craft a seasonal ornament. |
| 1/17/2020 | Shadow Puppets- Doll lovers will construct and explore historic puppets. |
| 2/21/2020 | Yarn Dolls- We will make new friends out of yarn! |
| 3/20/2020 | Doll Accessories- We will make headbands for dolls and ourselves. |
| 4/17/2020*Cancelled | Old Fashion Games- Experience the past through games and activities. |
| 5/15/2020*Cancelled | Fancy Tea Party- Join a tea party that includes decorating cookies! |
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm
- Ages 6-11, Grades 1-5
- $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Your Family Discount will be applied automatically in the cart.
Heritage staff will be leading Sunday Socials this fall on the porches of the historic homes. Drop-ins ALWAYS welcome, but please register online as space can be limited. From 1-3pm we will be making a few refreshing classics:
| Start Date | Refreshment |
|---|---|
| 9/8/2019 | Lemonade |
| 10/6/2019 | Butter Churning |
| 11/3/2019 | Apple Cider |
| 12/1/2019 | Hot Chocolate |
| 2/2/2020 | Hot Chocolate |
| 3/1/2020 | Butter Churning |
| 4/5/2020*Cancelled | Lemonade |
| 5/3/2020*Cancelled | Ice cream |
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- All Ages, but children must be accompanied by a parent
- This is a free family member benefit or $5 fee for non-members. Your Family Discount will be applied automatically in the cart.
Take a quick peek at our building collections and hear about our preservation and research efforts. Registration is not necessary for this program unless you are bring a group of 5 or more. Please give us a call at 678-366-3511 or email info@autreymill.org
| Dates |
|---|
| September 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th |
| October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th |
| November 5th, 12th, & 19th |
| December 3rd, 10th, & 17th |
| January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th |
| February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th |
| March 3rd, 10th, 1*7th, *24th & *31st *Cancelled |
| April *14th, *21st & *28th *Cancelled |
| May *5th, 12th & 19th *Cancelled |
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- All Ages, but children must be accompanied by a parent
- This is a free family member benefit or $2 fee for non-members.
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Please note that as a non-profit all funds go to supporting our mission- To create a destination and educational resource to inspire exploration, appreciation, and preservation of the natural environment and local history.
