Tomorrow (October 20) and Sunday (October 21) Robbins Crossing will be hosting to a Victorian-inspired funeral, as well as their 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Hootenanny! Both activities are being presented by students from Hocking College’s Natural & Historical Interpretation program.
Victorian Funeral at Robbins Crossing
When: October 20 & 21
When: 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. (Both days)
Activities: Guests will be able to partake in a full Victorian mourning event that includes a funeral procession and séance.
Admission: This event is free and open to the public.
2nd Annual Fall Harvest Hootenanny
When: October 20 & 21
When: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. (Both days)
Activities: The Harvest Hootenanny, which is a fundraiser to help raise money for students in the Natural & Historical Interpretation program, will have apple bobbing, face painting, and pumpkin painting. Hot food & drinks will also be available and live music will be provided by Bob Ford.
Admission: This event is free and open to the public.
What is Robbins Crossing?
Robbins Crossing is a pioneer village located on Robbins Road
on the Hocking College campus. Built in the '80s, Robbins Crossing contains some original log cabins that were built by settlers in the 1850s. Donated by local landowners, the cabins were carefully dismantled and then reassembled at Robbins Crossing.
In addition to the log cabins, this attraction contains a blacksmith shop, a cooper shop, a doctor’s cabin, and a one-room school house. On weekends costumed interpreters recreate what it was like to be part of a pioneer community in southeastern Ohio during the 19th Century. Robbins Crossing is also available for private parties and catering events.
When is Robbins Crossing Open?
Robbins Crossing is open to the public every weekend between Memorial Day and the end of October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Are You Interested In Making History Come Alive?
Do you have a deep sense of appreciation for Southeast Ohio's history? Have you ever wanted to learn how candles, baskets, and horseshoes were made years ago? Does the prospect of wearing period costumes, demonstrating colonial techniques, and making history come alive for tour groups sound appealing to you?
If so, then perhaps you should consider enrolling in Hocking College’s Natural & Historical Interpretation program. In only 4 semesters you could earn your Associate of Applied Science in Natural & Historical Interpretation degree.
What Will I Learn In This Program?
Students who enroll in Hocking College’s Natural & Historical Interpretation program will learn the following skills:
- Exhibition planning & design
- Interpretive guide techniques
- Map reading & interpretation
- Night interpretation
- Ornithology
- Watercraft operation & maintenance
- Wildlife ecology & identification
For more information on this program, the Victorian funeral, the Harvest Hootenanny, or Robbins Crossing, contact the Natural & Historical Interpretation Program Manager, Jason Szostek, by email at szostekj@hocking.edu or by phone at (740) 753-6259.
