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MONTPELIER ARCHAEOLOGY
Three Day Programs
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South Yard Reconstruction—October 22nd to 24th
Program Fee: $500/person
Housing Fee: $150
Ages: 12-85+
In this program, participants will use 19th century techniques to
construct tables and chairs for the cabins in the domestic slave living area
in the South Yard. Participants will learn about the history of this area
through exclusive lectures and tours not offered to typical Montpelier
visitors. The program will conclude with a hearth cooking demonstration
led by living history interpreter, Jerome Bias.
Partner Spotlight:
Jerome Bias
Through his idea of “CL (Celebrating Life)
Woodworking,” Jerome uses wood working as
a way to celebrate and learn more about his
southern heritage. In addition to hearth-side
cooking, Jerome also engages in living history
demonstrations, and often portrays the 18th
and 19th century African American craftsmen,
Thomas Day.
To learn more about Jerome’s projects, please
visit http://jeromebiasfurnituremaker.com.