Open House
Event Description:
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend in style, at Island Farm’s Open House! The Farm will open its doors for FREE for a day full of 19th-century activities, tours, crafts, and more! Come out for a great beginning of Mother’s Day Weekend!
What to expect:
- Interact with our banker ponies, as well as other heritage breeds of livestock.
- The forge will be hot in the blacksmith shop, where visitors will be invited to interact and forge their own mini-swords.
- The homeplace will be open for guided tours, while the cookhouse hearth will be going, offering a glimpse into antebellum cooking, as well as the entire process used to harvest, process, and make yaupon tea.
There is plenty of space for families to bring and enjoy a picnic lunch.
When is the Event?:
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where is the event?
Island Farm (See address and directions below)
