Entries by Geoffrey Havens

Candle Making Workshop

August 13th, 2016 1-4pm Candle Making Workshop Candles were a vital part of frontier life and pioneers had to make their own with the materials they had on hand. Join the park interpreter to learn the history of candle making and make your own hand dipped and votive candles. Supplies will be provided and you […]

Artifacts and Archeology: Randolph County Historical Society Talk

Join Park Interpreter Geoffrey of Davidsonville Historic State Park and the staff of the Randolph County Heritage Museum for a talk about the artifacts found at Davidsonville. See two hundred year old pieces of history up close; learn how they were unearthed and what they help tell us about a town that predated reliable photography. […]

4th of July Weekend: Homemade Lemonade Demonstration

July 3, 2016 1p.m. to 2p.m. When the temperature hits 100+ today, we go inside and turn on the air conditioning. Join Park Interpreter Geoffrey to learn how people 200 years ago beat the heat without the luxuries of today. Learn all about the art of homemade lemonade making and how drinks were kept cool […]