Golden Pond, KY – Celebrate an 1850’s wedding at The Homeplace Living History Farm on Saturday, October 16th. The Homeplace is located in the TN portion of Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.
The annual event brings to life an 1850’s wedding, including the customs, traditions, games, and festivities of the era with interpreters dressed in period clothing. This is one of the living history farm’s most popular events during the year. Visitors from throughout the region come to join the wedding re-creation of a typical couple from “between the rivers.”
Wedding games, traditional 19th century fiddle music, traditional dancing with a dance caller, wedding cake and cider, and a lively “shivaree” of the newly married couple follow the ceremony. Wedding preparation and trousseau viewing will be from 10:00am-12:00pm. The wedding ceremony and celebration is from 1:30pm-4:00pm.
Program is included with Homeplace admission.
About Land Between The Lakes
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with “Friends of LBL,” to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL and “Friends of LBL” information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.