Friday, May 1st
10 — 11:30 a.m.
Homeschool Friday | May Day in South Carolina
$5 for members, $6 for non-members
$8 for both members and non-members day-of
Robert Mills Carriage House : 1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Festivals and celebrations to mark the beginning of spring and planting season are celebrated around the world. May Day is the most renowned of these celebrations. Students will explore the history of May Day celebrations in the United States from early settlers to 19th century women’s colleges to modern parades. We will also learn about how Columbians celebrated May Day in the capital city.
All homeschool students are invited to participate in Historic Columbia’s Homeschool Friday programs on the first Friday of the month. Each month’s program is from 10 - 11:30 am and includes hands-on activities while students learn and explore different themes and historic sites with Historic Columbia. Homeschool Friday programs are designed for students of elementary and middle school age levels.
Homeschool Friday is open to families and homeschool groups of less than 10 students. For larger groups, we recommend arranging a separate visit to explore that month's topic. Program participants should gather in the Gift Shop at Robert Mills on the day of the program unless otherwise noted.
The cost is per student, with an accompanying adult free. Homeschool Fridays are $5 for HC members, $6 for non-members and $8 for both members and non-members at the door.
Reservations open on August 5. If you have questions, would like to be on our mailing list, or if you would like to register for the entire year of Homeschool Friday programs, please contact the Education Department at education@historiccolumbia.org or 803.252.1770 x 26.