Events

Check out these upcoming events!

History Bites

Join us for a presentation on the following dates. All start at 11 AM. Coffee is provided. Each talk is free, but donations are accepted.

Postponed to Friday, February 27! Friday, January 30: Rick Wood, chair of the Henderson County Education History Initiative (HCEHI), will talk about the mission of HCEHI and bring some artifacts from their Preservation Room.

Friday, February 13: Martha Todd, District 1 Vice-Director for the Daughters of the American Revolution and Treasurer of the Abraham Kuykendall Chapter of the DAR will share stories of local Patriots as well as information about America’s 250th.

 

Spring Break Farm & Arts Camp

Historic Johnson Farm will once again offer Farm & Arts Camp during Spring Break, March 16-20, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM each day. Campers will participate in a number of different activities relating to the farm, arts, the environment, and more! The week will culminate in a showcase Friday afternoon where campers will share their creations and learnings with family and friends. Campers should bring a snack and lunch each day. Space is limited, so sign up now!

What: Spring Break Farm & Arts Camp
When: March 16-20 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM each day
Who: Current kindergarteners-5th graders (roughly ages 6-11).
Where: Historic Johnson Farm. 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791
How much: Tiered pricing available ranging from $150-$250 (more information on registration form)

We will offer an extended day option from 2:30-5:00 PM Monday-Thursday for $60. Please mark on the registration if you would like to sign up for extended day.

Homeschool Day

What: This is our typical field trip program reserved just for homeschoolers. Participants will enjoy a lesson on goats and donkeys, an Artifact Adventure in the Barn Loft Museum, and Cherokee storytelling with Virginia Blackfeather Thompson. If you have attended a previous Homeschool Day, these are all new rotations! Adults are required to stay with their child(ren) at all times; this is not a drop-off event.

 

Who: Homeschool families. The program is geared towards elementary aged participants. We understand that families may have younger and/or older children, and they are more than welcome to attend; however, the material will be for an elementary aged audience.

When: Wednesday, April 1 with arrival between 9:40 AM-9:55 AM. We will start the rotations promptly at 10 AM and finish around 11:45 AM. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to eat after the program.

Cost: All participants ages 4 and over pay $5. Once this form is received, you will receive an emailed invoice from Square to pay online. You will not receive a confirmation that your spots have been reserved until payment is made. Full refunds will be given until March 20. 50% refunds will be given March 23-27. After March 27, no refunds will be given (but all proceeds benefit the historic farm!)

Please email jfarm@hcpsnc.org or call 828-891-6585 with any questions.

Note: Only registered participants will be able to participate due to space constraints. You will not be able to bring additional people the day of.

Summer Farm & Arts Camps

Historic Johnson Farm will once again offer Farm & Arts Camps for two weeks during the summer from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM each day. Campers will participate in a number of different activities relating to the farm, arts, the environment, and more! The week will culminate in a showcase Friday afternoon where campers will share their creations and learnings with family and friends. Campers should bring a snack and lunch each day. Space is limited, so sign up now!

What:  Farm & Arts Camp
When: Choose 1: Week #1: June 1-5 or Week #2: June 22-26 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM each day
Who: Current kindergarteners-5th graders (roughly ages 6-11).
Where: Historic Johnson Farm. 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791
How much: Tiered pricing available ranging from $150-$250 (more information on registration form)

We will offer an extended day option from 2:30-5:00 PM Monday-Thursday for $60. Please mark on the registration if you would like to sign up for extended day.

Middle School Farm Camp

Middle School Camp will be held July 6-10. Campers will participate in a number of different activities relating to the farm, arts, environment, and more! On Friday, campers will offer tours of the farm to family and friends.  For two days, we will be off-site at two local sites. We will transport campers in a Henderson County Public Schools bus. Campers should bring a snack and lunch each day of camp. Space is limited, so sign up now!

What: Middle School Camp
When: 9 AM to 3 PM each day.
Who: Current (2025-2026) 6th-9th graders
Where: Historic Johnson Farm. 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791
How much: Tiered pricing available ranging from $150-$250 (more information below)

Junior Interpreters: Year-round

The Junior Interpreters meet once a month after school to help out around the farm. They also help with our special events throughout the year and serve as junior counselors for the day camps. If you are interested in being added to the email list for the group, please email jfarm@hcpsnc.org. You do not have to attend every meeting-just the ones when you can!

September 11, October 16, November 20, No December meeting, January 15, February 12, March 26, April 16, May 7