Quill and Ink HP

Quill and Ink HP
Homeplace Working Farm
Homeplace 1850s Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, TN 37058, USA

The quill penwas used to sign the Declaration of Independence, but did people in the 1850sstill use quills as pens? Steel pens had been invented, but there was still alot to be learned before they would take over. Come on out and try your hand atwriting with one of our chicken or duck feathers! Don’t worry, the ink willcome off of your fingers… Eventually!

Upcoming Events

Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Woodlands Nature Station
Event Type: Daily Program
December 20, 2025
6:15 am - 12:00 am
Eagle Viewing Van Tour
Woodlands Nature Station
Event Type: Daily Program
January 17, 2026
1:00 pm - 12:00 am
Eagle Viewing Van Tour
Woodlands Nature Station
Event Type: Daily Program
January 18, 2026
1:00 pm - 12:00 am
Eagle Viewing Van Tour
Woodlands Nature Station
Event Type: Daily Program
January 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 12:00 am
Eagle Viewing Van Tour
Woodlands Nature Station
Event Type: Daily Program
January 24, 2026
1:00 pm - 12:00 am
Eagle Viewing Van Tour
Woodlands Nature Station
Event Type: Daily Program
January 25, 2026
1:00 pm - 12:00 am