Belle Meade Plantation’s school programs are open to any student group, including home schools. Any home schooling family, cooperative or association is welcome to book a private tour. Please be aware that we require a 10-paid student minimum for all private tour programs. Individual families or small groups are encouraged to sign up for our Home School Days. Home School Days are a great way to meet other home schooling families from Middle Tennessee and on these special dates there is no minimum number required to book your tour!
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Participation in each Home school Day is $5 per student. Each family receives one free Parent-Educator admission. Additional Adults are $11 per person. Younger (non-participating) siblings are welcome to observe at no cost. Picnic Areas are Available. For more information or to book today call 615-356-0501 ext.31 or email education@bellemeadeplantation.com*NEW! Dig It! Archaeology Program
October 4, 2012
Participate in an actual on-site archaeology dig near our historic Harding Cabin. Learn American Archaeological Techniques while working in the pit and artifact processing lab. Discover more about the “dirty” side of history with fun excavation activities! Dress to get dirty! Closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED for participation.
Victorian Christmas: A Century of Celebration
December 10, 2012
You are cordially invited to join the festive holiday activities and experience Christmas decade by decade. Lear about Victorian holiday traditions and discover 19th century holiday technology, from toys and games to the development of new electric Christmas tree lights, as you tour the lavishly decorated mansion. Decorate and ornament for the tree to take home and remember your special day at Belle Meade Plantation.
*NEW! Black History Celebration
February 12, 2013
Celebrate Black History Month with Belle Meade Plantation! Explore the variations of African American music and create your own musical instrument to take home! Discover facts about famous African American inventors and their contributions to science with hands-on activities. Demonstrate logic and map reading skills as you explore the property during our NEW “Harriet Tubman to Rosa parks” African American History Scavenger Hunt!
Spring Planting Day
April 23, 2013
Discover what it took to get ready for the busy growing season. Spring was one of the busies times of year on a 19th century farm and students will discover why as they see a sheep shearing demonstration and participate in a “sheep to shawl” program, learning how to spin wool into yarn. Play 19th century lawn games and plant a seed to take home!
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