This workshop will take place at two locations. Participants will start out at the Rice-Upshaw House located at 4600 Hwy 93. Time will be spent touring the grounds, consisting of a house/trading center (built around 1928), barn, and smokehouse as well as the adjoining Upshaw Cemetery. Participants will also enjoy a break in air-conditioned comfort in the small trailer that serves as a welcome/information center where Cindy Robinett will share much of the rich history of this area. There will be a lunch break (at approximately 11:00-12:00 in which participants may pick up pre-ordered sandwiches (if they choose) at the Mennonite store at Dalton and browse the many treats found within, or enjoy a lunch brought from home under the pavilion on site. The second part of the workshop will take place approximately 3-4 miles away, across the Eleven Point River at the Looney Tavern. Much of the travel to reach this site is by gravel road. It is a bit rough, but traversable by most cars. Participants may wish to share rides to this site. The Looney Tavern sits on the west bank of the Eleven Point River and also has a nearby cemetery where family members as well as slaves are buried. It is important to note that you will likely NOT get a cell phone signal at either location, but you will no doubt get a lot of use out of the camera feature of your phone. Dress casual and come prepared to enjoy the day outdoors. In the event of bad weather, the workshop will be cancelled. Participants need to register on ESC Works so they can be notified by e-mail in the event of cancellation due to stormy weather.
For more information about the Rice Upshaw House and Looney Tavern:
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