The Bassett Historical Center will host a beekeeping program at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the Susan L. Adkins Memorial Meeting Room.
Jay Hudson, a third-generation beekeeper with 16 years of experience, will lead the presentation. He will cover the history of beekeeping, the importance of honeybees in the ecosystem, the roles of bees within a colony, the components of a beehive and the challenges modern beekeepers face.
Hudson will also highlight how the mountains of Henry and Patrick counties make up a unique honey production region. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a couple of local honey varieties.
The program is free and open to the public.
