Roc Day Artisans
Jan 7, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Thursday
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Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center 212 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801 The event known as "Roc Day" is a celebration originating in medieval Europe that marks the end of the holiday season. Traditionally Roc or St. Distaff Day was observed twelve days after Christmas when spinners resumed their work. This carried over into Colonial times as a social event. Meet the artisans and learn about spinning, weaving, and the mirthful observance of Roc Day at the Hardesty-Hi...
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Roc Day Artisans at Hardesty-Higgins House
Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center
212 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
The event known as "Roc Day" is a celebration originating in medieval Europe that marks the end of the holiday season. Traditionally Roc or St. Distaff Day was observed twelve days after Christmas when spinners resumed their work. This carried over into Colonial times as a social event.
Meet the artisans and learn about spinning, weaving, and the mirthful observance of Roc Day at the Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center on Thursday, January 7 from 10am-4pm.
Free and open to the public.
Date/Hours:
Thursday, January 07, 2010 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Children Welcome
Telephone:
Information Desk: (540) 432-8935
Email:
tourism@harrisonburgtourism.com
Website:
www.harrisonburgtourism.com
212 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
The event known as "Roc Day" is a celebration originating in medieval Europe that marks the end of the holiday season. Traditionally Roc or St. Distaff Day was observed twelve days after Christmas when spinners resumed their work. This carried over into Colonial times as a social event.
Meet the artisans and learn about spinning, weaving, and the mirthful observance of Roc Day at the Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center on Thursday, January 7 from 10am-4pm.
Free and open to the public.
Date/Hours:
Thursday, January 07, 2010 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Children Welcome
Telephone:
Information Desk: (540) 432-8935
Email:
tourism@harrisonburgtourism.com
Website:
www.harrisonburgtourism.com
Twitter Hashtag: #EVrocda8872
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