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Workshop: Quill Pens, Writing, & Letter Posting in the Early 19th Century
Workshop: Quill Pens, Writing, & Letter Posting in the Early 19th Century
Hosted by the Sabine Hill Social Society
Instructor: Chad Bogart
Saturday, February 1 Morning Session 10:00 am, Afternoon Session 1:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 Max: 10 per session
Handwritten letters are almost a thing of the past. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart and learn more about this nearly forgotten art form. See how to fashion feathers into writing instruments, learn about the different types of ink and paper used in early America, and discover how posting a letter in the early 19th century was much different than today.
Register and pre-pay by calling the park at 423-543-5808.
*** Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult as we will be using sharp tools. The accompanying adult is not required to pay the class fee. Not recommended for children under 10 years of age ***
