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Mountain Homeplace and its collection
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The Mountain Homeplace is a unique living history museum situated within the scenic Paintsville Lake State Park in Staffordsville, Kentucky. This museum offers a glimpse into the mid-nineteenth-century farming community, providing an immersive experience for visitors.
Re-creation of a Mid-Nineteenth-Century Farming Community
The museum is a faithful re-creation of a mid-nineteenth-century farming community. It includes a blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a church, a cabin, and a barn with farm grounds. These structures provide a tangible connection to the past, allowing visitors to explore and understand the lifestyle of the period.
Interactive Demonstrations of Old Skills and Crafts
At the Mountain Homeplace, tour guides and park workers dressed in traditional period attire demonstrate old skills and crafts. These include forging horseshoes, quilting, and tending to farm animals. This interactive experience allows visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the daily life and work of the people during that era.
Welcome Center and Gift Shop
The Mountain Homeplace also features a Welcome Center, which houses the Museum of Appalachian History and a gift shop. The gift shop showcases regional arts and crafts, offering visitors a chance to take home a piece of the local culture.
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#36 History & Anthropology in Kentucky
#3 Agriculture museums in Kentucky
#4 Ethnology museums in Kentucky
#32 Historic houses in Kentucky
#4 Open air museums in Kentucky
#2 Profession & craft museums in Kentucky
#95 Agriculture museums in United States
#190 Open air museums in United States
#93 Profession & craft museums in United States