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Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
Upcoming Events
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Ol' Time Independence Day at Jarrell Plantation
7/4/2012
Wear your red, white, and blue, pack a picnic lunch, and come to the farm for a traditional noon reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by 3-legged race, egg toss, tug-of-war and other competitions. $4.00-$6.50 478-986-5172.
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Syrup Makin' Time on the Plantation
11/3/2012
Ever chewed fresh sugar cane, sipped cane juice, or poured cane syrup on a biscuit? Experience sugarcane harvest and syrup cookoff the way it was done every fall on the farm. Also see folklife demonstrations. $4-$6.50 478-986-5172.
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Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration
11/17/2012
Learn about the hastily planned attempt by Georgia militia to halt Union General Sherman's March to the Sea on November 22, 1864. Civil War soldier life portrayals followed by noon memorial service. Call for directions. Free. Donations appreciated. 478-986-5172.
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A Jarrell Plantation Christmas
12/8/2012
Traditional Christmas in the country. Natural greenery decorations, candles, and refreshments, folk craft demonstrations, and stories. Call ahead for group discounts. $4-$6.50 478-986-5172.
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