Cane-grinding highlight of Arts in Archery

ARCHERY — The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site will host Arts in Archery on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm.

The popular event was formally known as Cane Syrup Day.

A mule-powered cane mill and a wood-fired kettle will re-create how stalks of sugar cane were turned into cane syrup during Jimmy Carter’s youth on the farm in his hometown. Free samples will be available for visitors who want to try cane syrup.

Additional cultural demonstrators, who will showcase their skill sin arts and crafts such as woodworking, blacksmithing, glass blowing, quilting, crocheting, honey products, and other traditional demonstrations, will also be on hand during Arts in Archery. Items crafted by demonstrators will be available for purchase.

This event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available on site for purchase.

Visitors to downtown Plains should go west on State Highway 280 for one mile and turn left onto Old Plains Highway. After traveling approximately one mile on Old Plains Highway, the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm will be on the right. Visitors can also choose to ride the Sam Shoreline excursion train to Arts in Archery.

For more information about train tickets, call (229) 276-0755 or go online to https://samshortline.com. For more information about the Arts in Archery event, call the visitor center at (229) 824-4104 or go online to www.nps.gov/jica.

More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 417 national parks sites and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and to create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.