Upcoming Events
Susie Worcester Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, August 10
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One of the staples of backcountry life is growing your own food. Popular vegetables such as corn and cucumbers will be the focus of our cooking demo 10a.m.- 2 p.m. August 10.
We will explore how they were grown, possible varieties and growing tips. Our receipts will include roasted corn, parched corn, popcorn and receipts using corn meal. Try your hand at grinding corn!
We will also share information about cucumbers, how they were grown and cook some great cucumber receipts such as forced cucumbers and ragooed cucumbers. Of course, it wouldn’t be summer without a batch of pickled cucumbers!
We hope to see you in the Polk kitchen as we share the receipts and smells of the 18th century life during James K. Polk’s time. Receipts are from “The Backcountry Housewife” by Kay Moss “American Frugal Housewife” by Mrs. Child “The Art of Cookery” by Hannah Glasse.
(Note: Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations only.)
We will explore how they were grown, possible varieties and growing tips. Our receipts will include roasted corn, parched corn, popcorn and receipts using corn meal. Try your hand at grinding corn!
We will also share information about cucumbers, how they were grown and cook some great cucumber receipts such as forced cucumbers and ragooed cucumbers. Of course, it wouldn’t be summer without a batch of pickled cucumbers!
We hope to see you in the Polk kitchen as we share the receipts and smells of the 18th century life during James K. Polk’s time. Receipts are from “The Backcountry Housewife” by Kay Moss “American Frugal Housewife” by Mrs. Child “The Art of Cookery” by Hannah Glasse.
(Note: Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations only.)
Guided Tours of the Historic Structures
On-going Events, Demonstrations, and Interest Groups
Tatting Demonstrations Thurdays
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Join our volunteer Michele as she tatts from 10am-2pm every Thursday! Learn about the history of the art, how it's used, and how it survives today.
Try your hand at tatting with this free demonstration!
Interested in bringing a group to observe? Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Try your hand at tatting with this free demonstration!
Interested in bringing a group to observe? Please email us at [email protected] for more information.