Monthly Archive: April 2024

A replica of a historic log tool barn stands in a forest clearing, in early spring. Located in rural Tennessee, in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, the barn is part of the 1850s Homeplace Working Farm. The farm paints a portrait of farm life in rural Tennessee and Kentucky, in the 1800’s.

The tool barn provided a work area for farmers to build home furnishings, and repair farm equipment. Tools were stored within the barns “cribs”, while wagons, plows, and buggies were stored under the barn lean to’s.

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A replica of a historic tobacco barn stands in a clearing next to a traditional split rail fence, in early spring. Located in rural Tennessee, in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, the barn is part of the 1850s Homeplace Working Farm. The farm paints a portrait of farm life in rural Tennessee and Kentucky, in the 1800’s.

Tobacco was a valuable cash crops in this region, beginning in the 1806’s. Dark-fired tobacco, the type grown in this region, derives its name from the curing process. Over a 13-month period, the tobacco is grown, fired, and cured. The firing and curing process is done by building smoldering fires in trenches built into the floor of the barn, and tobacco is hung on racks above it, similar to the process for smoking meat.

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A historic one room Appalachia schoolhouse, located in a rustic log cabin with wooden benches, a chalkboard, and antique wooden stove. Sunlight filters through windows, illuminating the historic charm and simplicity of the structure. Clinton, Tennessee.

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