On December 18th join us on the homestead and learn about the food and traditions that surrounded Christmas time during the 18th Century. This is a
#free family event with donations appreciated.
Program times:
10am to 4pm: Gift Shop Sale and Writing Letters to Santa with Quill and Ink in our Visitor Center
11am & 3pm Wassail!
Experience the historic traditions of Wassailing as they would’ve been practiced in the 18th century. Used for both harmless mischief and a blessing for future harvests, Wassailing dates back hundreds of years and brought the community together.
12pm. Preparing a Christmas Feast.
Join us by the hearth and learn about the food that people of the 18th century would’ve enjoyed to celebrate Christmas.
1pm. Gingerbread!
Gather around the warmth of the oven and learn about the timeless Christmas tradition of baking gingerbread. Gingerbread was just as much a decoration in the 18th century as it was an enjoyable treat! Make your own gingerbread man or woman or anything to bake in our earthen oven!
2pm. Bows of Green and Garlands of Orange.
Decorations in the 18th century were much simpler than their modern counterparts. Join us at the Visitors center to make traditional decorations made from pine, Oranges, and more!
4pm. Wassail Bowl at the Ordinary.
Join us at the Ordinary as we make a traditional Christmas punch, a Wassail Bowl! We’ll be making punch that is both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Visitors must be 21+ to taste the Alcoholic variety. Recipes will be given to all so you can make it yourself at home too.
