Walnut Grove Plantation

Walnut Grove Plantation offers educational field trips and activities that immerse students in historical experiences from the 18th century American backcountry. Visitors can explore the plantation's history, including how free and enslaved people lived, worked, and fought for independence. The site provides hands-on activities like candle-making, tours of colonial-era buildings, liaison with livestock, and interactive discussions, making it particularly enriching for homeschoolers. This historical setting allows students to directly engage with America's colonial past, offering special programs and field trips tailored for education in history and social studies.