Old Sturbridge Village 4-H Trip
Join Oxford County 4-H on a trip to Old Sturbridge Village on Saturday, August 3rd. We will travel together in a coach bus leaving the Oxford County Extension office at 7:00 am. After arriving at OSV, participants will engage with museum educators in a workshop for our group.
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2024
Time: Pick-up at 7:00 am, tentative arrival home by 10:00 pm.
Location: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Cost: $25 per person (non-refundable fee includes bus transportation and entry pass to Old Sturbridge Village)
During this workshop, students work together to make a sweet treat over an open hearth. Led by a museum educator, students make a snack using 19th-century recipes (or receipts, as they were known in the 1830s). Participants read and interpret the recipe, measure ingredients, and get hands-on cooking experience. While the snack is cooking, educators orient students to 19th-century foodways and compare and contrast them with their lives today.
Depending on the season, topics may include:
* Food preservation and the seasonality of food in the 1830s
* Children’s chores; gender roles in farming families
* Herbal remedies
* Exploration and examination of historic kitchen tools
* Ingredients used in this workshop include: flour, butter, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon juice
Additional activities include self-guided village tours, visiting the local shops on the OSV grounds, and interacting with costumed staff. Bring a lunch or dine at one of the several options located on the property.
Register Here
Please register by Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Disclaimer: Our registration system does not have the capability to put multiple quantities into one transaction at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Contact info: rebecca.mosley@maine.edu or cathy.gray@maine.edu