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Sat, Oct 1
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Fall Harvest Festival
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10:00am - 4:00pm |
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Historic demonstrators and craftsmen arrive at Newlin Grist Mill to demonstrate the sights sounds and smells of 18th century life. Smell the first of a wood-burning bake oven with Blue Hen Bakers, watch open hearth cooks work over an open fire, hear the sounds of iron pounding in the blacksmith shop, and have your own silhouette made. Enjoy the sounds or period harp and mandolin music or catch a performance of 18th century acapella music by The Colonial Revelers.
Admission is free of charge. Event Flyer is available here.
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Sun, Oct 2
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Historic Foodway Workshop #1:
Blue Hen Bakers, Historic Connections, Baking with Corn
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10:00am - 4:00pm |
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This is a hands-on workshop that will give participants the chance to work in an 18th century wood-fired bake oven while preparing a variety of corn based recipes. The workshop includes lunch, samplings, and take home goods from the days’ efforts.
Registration is required, $35.00 per person. Please download the registration form.
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Sun, Oct 2
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Historic Foodway Workshop #2:
Past Maters in Early Domestic Arts, Baking Without a Bake Oven
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9:30am - 2:30pm |
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Baking Without a Bake Oven will guide participants in how to cook over a hearth using a bake kettle, griddle, and other historic baking equipment. Participants will sample the food they prepare throughout the day. However, it is suggested they bring a lunch or a snack for their convenience.
Registration is required, $30.00 per person. Please download the registration form.
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Sat, Oct 15
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Heritage Walk: Historic Water System
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10:00am - 11:30am |
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Meet at the visitor center for this walking tour: Free of charge
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Mon, Oct 17
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Volunteer Archaeolgoy Day
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10:00am - 3:00pm |
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For information and to volunteer contact Lauren at 610-459-2359 or lvitelli@newlingristmill.org
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