Register now for May 15 workshop
Crossroads is excited to partner with the Mercer County Park Commission and Howell Living History Farm to bring you our 2019 spring Heritage Partner Professional Development Conference,"A DAY IN THE LIFE OF..." on Wednesday, May 15 at 11am at Howell Living History Farm in Lambertville, NJ!
The first in this new series, this conference will feature presentations and hands-on workshops with experts in 18th-century lifestyles, social classes, and customs. This event will focus on rural farm life and the lower sorts.
The layout of this event will be similar to Crossroads' other workshops. We will have one keynote presentation in the morning, followed by lunch and then a mix of presentations and hands-on workshops in the afternoon. Our keynote presentation will be given by Cameron Green on men, women and children's roles on the farm.
The afternoon presentations and hands-on workshops will be hosted by Susan Nabors Braisted, Kandie Carle, Clarissa Dillon, Ian Johns, and Pete Watson. The topics that will be presented include 18th-century English country dancing, courtship rituals of the colonial era, men's and women's hygiene w/ hands-on activity, crime and punishment, and equipment and techniques for farming in the fields w/ hands-on plowing activity involving the use of horses.
Please join us for a day of fun on the farm! Lunch is included!
The price of this one-day conference is $40 and includes the keynote morning presentation, lunch and the choice of two-afternoon workshops. When making your selections please choose the "one-day conference registration fee ticket" and then two of the workshop ticket choices.
**Lunch will include authentic old-fashioned tomato pies, salads, dessert, and beverages. When submitting your registration form, please include any food allergies in the "additional info" section on the order form.
**Space is limited for this conference- 75 seats available
Time: 11:00am- 4:00pm
Location: Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, NJ 08530
One-Day Registration- $40
