Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Living History Park ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://colonialtimes.us/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Apothecary (Now the Sweet Shoppe)](https://colonialtimes.us/2023/05/13/apothecary-now-the-sweet-shoppe/) - The Sweet Shoppe The building was originally the Apothecary. The garden next to it was filled with herbs that Colonists would use for medicinal purposes. As the park evolved, the building became the Sweet Shoppe. The garden has plants that the Colonists would use for baking and some still have medicinal purposes. ## Pages - [Home](https://colonialtimes.us/) - Welcome to Willow Springs! THE LIVING HISTORY PARK is a recreated village representing the period between 1735–1785, run by the non-profit Olde Towne Preservation Association and volunteers. 100% of funding comes from donations and grants. Reclaimed from a water works dump site, the village has numerous permanent buildings, including the Willow Spring Meeting House, the - [Public Events](https://colonialtimes.us/public-events/) - Annual Public Events The Olde Towne Preservation Society is committed to offering free events to the public so they can experience history come to life. We do not charge entrance fees for our public events. We do appreciate any donations to help us maintain the park and offer these free events. Our next event is... - [Education Days](https://colonialtimes.us/education-days/) - Education Days Education Days at the Living History Park in North Augusta are special days set aside for students in grades 3rd through 6th. Students will watch our colonial past come to life through demonstrations and living exhibits. Education Days take place on the Friday before our two major events. Dates for the next two - [Park Calendar](https://colonialtimes.us/park-calendar/) - Park Calendar The park will be closed to the public when it is reserved for a private event and when the grounds are being mowed. These dates can be found on the calendar below. - [Donate](https://colonialtimes.us/donate/) - Donate Today! The Olde Towne Preservation Association is a 501c3 non-profit. We apply for grants to keep the park maintained and the events free. The grants do not come close to covering the costs. We rely on monetary and in-kind donations to make up the difference. No donation is too small. 99.35% of funds - [Contact Us](https://colonialtimes.us/contact-us/) - Contact Us General Information & Reservations: (803) 510-7885or email reservations@colonialtimes.usOlde Towne Preservation AssociationP.O. Box 7915North Augusta, SC 29861 - [Private Events](https://colonialtimes.us/private-events/) - Host at the Park! Check the Park Calendar to see if your date is available. Buildings for Rent Meeting House This venue is perfect for small gatherings of 35-40 people like christenings, memorials, lectures, and small weddings. The seating is wooden benches. Colonial Barn This venue is perfect for larger gatherings with a capacity of - [Park Details](https://colonialtimes.us/park-details/) - Visit the Park Village Mercantile The Village Mercantile sells period-authentic wares along with some snacks. Stop in to see the Living History Park board game. Grist Mill The Grist Mill is an 18th century design and allows viewing of operations from two sides. Thompson Academy Built in 2004, the Thompson Academy serves visitors and students - [Under the Crown](https://colonialtimes.us/under-the-crown-2/) - Under the Crown It is 1780 and the colonies are in rebellion. Charleston is under siege and may have already fallen. The rebel forces were defeated at Savannah last year in 1779. Things are not going well for the American cause but the rebels are not done yet!This event focuses on the time when the - [Reenactor Registration](https://colonialtimes.us/reenactor-registration/) - Reenactor / Volunteer Registration To register to participate in an upcoming event, please fill out this form. If you want to use the online form, you must submit by the Thursday before the event. If not, you need to download/print the form, fill it out, and bring it with you. Please email volunteer@colonialtimes.us if you - [Reenactors / Interpreters](https://colonialtimes.us/reenactors-interpreters/) - Bringing History to LIfe The park wouldn’t exist without the amazing reenactors that interpret history for our visitors. They come from all over the country to give you an authentic 18th century experience. - [Park Supporters](https://colonialtimes.us/park-supporters/) - Park Supporters Channel 6 Augusta Concrete Block Company Example Title Insert thank you message from Lynn. - [Special Guests](https://colonialtimes.us/special-guests/) - Special Guests These reenactors travel the country participating in “living history” events and sharing their passion for Colonial history. We are honored they attend our public events to entertain our visitors while teaching them about our Colonial past. The Ratcatcher Silas Moore is one of the most popular reenactors at the Park. He rarely stays - [Colonial Times](https://colonialtimes.us/colonial-times/) - A Day to Remember For 30 years, the Living History Park has brought our colonial past (from 1735 to 1785) come to life through demonstrations and living exhibits. Reenactors will be available for demonstrations and to answer questions throughout the park. Play colonial games, sing songs, and sample baked goods! Try your hand at colonial - [Under the Crown Dinner](https://colonialtimes.us/under-the-crown-dinner/) - Thursday, April 18th @ 6:30 pm Begin the evening in the tavern with beer, wine, appetizers, and live entertainment. Continue to the barn to enjoy a delicious catered dinner and more entertainment. Reservations are required for this event and there’s a limited number of seats. The cost is $75 per person. Please contact Lynn Thompson - [Park History](https://colonialtimes.us/park-history/) - The History of Willow Springs "It takes a village to build a village." Established in 1991, the park initially featured only a handful of buildings reflecting the era from 1735 to 1785 in the Augusta area. Through the dedicated support of numerous volunteers and the generous contributions from local businesses in the form of grants - [Game Nite](https://colonialtimes.us/game-nite/) - Game Nite Step into the 18th century for a night of historical games! Join us for a variety of card, dice, and board games. Fun for all ages, but those under 18 need an adult. Join us in the Red Barn from 5:oo to 8:00 pm. The event is free, but donations are appreciated. RSVP is - [Colonial High Tea](https://colonialtimes.us/colonial-high-tea/) - Colonial High Tea Saturday, March 9th Join us for an afternoon of Colonial elegance. The event begins at 2 pm in the Red Barn and will wrap up at 4 pm. Please note that tickets are limited for this event. Purchase Tickets Guests will enjoy: A variety of teas Sweets, savory finger sandwiches and of - [Olde Towne Preservation Association](https://colonialtimes.us/olde-towne-preservation-association/) - Olde Towne Preservation Association The Olde Towne Preservation Association preserves the heritage and character of North Augusta. Their mission is to pass history onto present-day visitors through the living history park. All are welcome. You do not need to be a reenactor to join. There are many ways to get involved.We are a 501c3 non-profit. - [Education Day Payments](https://colonialtimes.us/education-day-payments-online/) - Education Day Payment Thank you for submitting your request for the upcoming Education Day. You should have received a confirmation email from our event director, Mary White. If you have not received a confirmation email or have questions regarding your payment, please contact Mary via email: achmary@gmail.comREMINDERS:There is a $7 fee for each student attending.Payment - [Christmas in the Backcountry](https://colonialtimes.us/christmas/) - Christmas in the Backcountry Join us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to experience how people celebrated the holidays in the 19th century. This is the last public event of the year. There’s something for everyone at this free event. Be sure to bring your camera to capture a visit with Father Christmas. The buildings will - [Education Day Reservation Request](https://colonialtimes.us/education-day-reservation-request/) - Education Days Reservation Request Education Day Request The event director will contact you after receiving your form to confirm your reservation and send you a link for payment. Which date are you requesting? (one per request) * “A Day to Remember” -Oct. 16, 2026 “Under the Crown” -March 19, 2027 Your Name Phone Email Name - [Test](https://colonialtimes.us/test-2/) - Education Day Request Which date are you requesting? (one per request) * “A Day to Remember” -Oct. 16, 2026 “Under the Crown” -March 19, 2027 Your Name Phone Email Name of School or Homeschool Coop No. of Students Anticipated Grade Level(s) of students Comment or Message Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. - [Cart](https://colonialtimes.us/cart/) - Shopping Cart - [Checkout](https://colonialtimes.us/checkout/) - Checkout - [Covered Bridge](https://colonialtimes.us/covered-bridge/) - Covered Bridge Built by Bill Borresen. - [Corn Crib](https://colonialtimes.us/corn-crib/) - Corn Crib - [Sensory Garden](https://colonialtimes.us/sensory-garden/) - Sensory Garden Grants from Aiken County Atax, National Heritage Corridor and the Lions Club of North Augusta helped fund this project. Plants were donated In memory or honor of loved ones. The plant cards were donated by Henry Wynn Art. - [Colonial Barn](https://colonialtimes.us/colonial-barn/) - Colonial Barn Our colonial barn is an 18th century style barn, but you wouldn’t have seen a barn like this in South Carolina during colonial times. The temperate weather made it unnecessary but the towns in the north would have required one. Our barn is a copy of a New England barn with 25-foot ceilings. - [Print & Post Shop](https://colonialtimes.us/print-post-shop/) - Print & Post Shop This building is the only one that wasn’t built at the park. The students at the American College of the Building Arts study colonial architecture and built this building. It was moved from Charleston SC on a low boy truck and then transferred to its new home using a crane. We - [Spring House Tavern](https://colonialtimes.us/spring-house-tavern/) - Spring House Tavern It took several weeks to remove everything that the city had left in the building including the pumps. Bob Perry and Lynn Thompson started working on creating an 18th century style tavern. We took the cabinets that were in the building and placed them in the back to use as a bar - [Gristmill](https://colonialtimes.us/gristmill/) - Gristmill Design by B.E. Hassett MillwrightThe mill and raceway were constructed by Bill Borresen.Funds were used from an Aiken County ATax Grant. - [Spring House](https://colonialtimes.us/spring-house-2/) - Spring House Something as simple as a Spring House can be quite a project to build. - [Apothecary](https://colonialtimes.us/apothecary/) - Apothecary (now the Sweet Shoppe) The building was originally the Apothecary. The garden next to it was filled with herbs that Colonists would use for medicinal purposes. As the park evolved, the building became the Sweet Shoppe. The garden has plants that the Colonists would use for baking and some still have medicinal purposes. - [Volunteer](https://colonialtimes.us/volunteer/) - Volunteer! Help Us Preserve History It takes a village to keep our village of Willow Springs looking good as well as safe for the public. We could not be successful without the tremendous support we receive from the community. Work Days Come to the park for a special work day. 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