UNION - Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site invites children ages eight to 14 to come play in the19th century.

"Plantation Children" is an educational and recreational program that will be presented Wednesday, July 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended and registration at the park on the day of the event will be available. Cost for the program will be $5 per child for pre-registered participants and $7.50 on the day of the event. Participants will need to bring insect repellent, sunscreen, a hand towel and wear good athletic shoes. Sandals, flipflops and dressy shoes are not recommended. Drinks, snacks and lunch will be provided by the park.

This educational program is a daylong event designed for children ages 8-14 and presents an opportunity for families, school groups, home-schoolers and other interested groups and individuals to observe and participate in games, activities, work, pastimes and the experience of the general lifestyle of upstate plantation children in the 19th Century. Period games, social etiquette class, refreshments and other events and activities will be presented for attendees to participate in a day camp setting.

Parents are welcome to stay and participate. Attendance is limited to the first 30 to register.

Rose Hill is located at 2677 Sardis Rd., 8 miles south of Union city limits in Union County. For more information, call 864-427-5966.