Group Tours

Historic Rosedale is happy to host your next group tour! We offer a historic and natural setting for all ages to enjoy through the preservation and interpretation of material culture, architecture, and natural landscapes. We are here to bring history to life outside of books, television, and the classroom! We are pleased to welcome group field trips year-round.

A typical group tour is approximately 1 hour. Please note Historic Rosedale is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 until 3:00.

The Group Leaders will be expected to help the Historic Rosedale staff to keep the group organized, on-track, and assist with proper conduct.

We have found that groups of 20 – 25 works best. If your entire visitor
total is more than 25 individuals, please work with our Tour Coordinator on options for accommodating this.

Our Group Tour Offering

A Historic Rosedale group tour consists of four areas. Each area is addressed by a Historic Rosedale historic interpreter. The four areas you will visit are:

Blacksmith Shop: Learn about the art of Blacksmithing, its importance to Historic Rosedale, and the long line of enslaved and freed African American Blacksmiths with ties to the site.
- Live Blacksmithing Demonstration Option: For an additional fee of $70.00, your group can arrange to have a live blacksmithing demonstration with one of our skilled Blacksmith. Subject to availability.
House and Kitchen: Tour the 1815 house including the cellar kitchen and learn about the people and stories of Historic Rosedale.
Gardens and Grounds: Learn the history of how this land was utilized, and how it has changed over 200 years.

In addition, we offer your group the opportunity to have lunch in our beautiful covered pavilion. Each group will need to supply its own lunch. Chairs and tables are provided. Historic Rosedale does have snacks and water available for purchase.

Costs and Ticketing Policies

Private Group Tour Tickets: $20:00 per person.
A 7.25% sales tax for county and state will be applied to each ticket price.
The live Blacksmith demonstration may be added at a flat rate of $70 (plus tax) and is payable at the time of invoicing.
Historic Rosedale does not refund tickets for “No Shows” on the day of the group tour.
In the event of a cancellation of the group tour the following will apply:
- Cancellation 30+ days prior to the group tour = full refund of all fees minus a 10% admin fee.
- Cancellation at 29 days or less of the group tour, no refund will be given.
- Refunds will be paid via check from Historic Rosedale and will be sent within one week of communication and cancellation.

How to Book a Group Tour

1. FIRST: Please call the Historic Rosedale office to check availability for preferred dates and times: 704-335-0325.

2. NEXT: Complete and submit the form below.

3. Once a date has been confirmed and the completed form received by Rosedale staff, and invoice will be sent. The invoice will serve as your event confirmation.

4. Full payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. If not paid within 10 days of invoice receipt of the invoice, the group tour will be cancelled.

Group Tour Request Form

Primary Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Name of Group(Required)

Date of Group Tour (PRE-CONFIRMED BY ROSEDALE STAFF):(Required)

Time of Arrival(Required)

Please plan to arrive at the visitor center at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled time for check in and organization.

Group Size

Total Number of Visitors Expected(Required)

Day Of Group Tour Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Day of Group Tour Contact Email(Required)

Day of Group Tour Contact Phone(Required)

Primary Payment Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Primary Payment Contact Phone(Required)

Primary Payment Contact Email(Required)

School Billing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Would you like to add the Blacksmith Module?(Required)

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