Sat., March 17, 10-3, 19th Century Curran Homestead Village at Fields Pond Maple Syrup Event & Irish Celebration
Sat., March 17, 10-3, 19th Century Curran Homestead Village at Fields Pond Maple Syrup Event & Irish Celebration
Saturday, March 17, 10am – 3pm, 19th Century Curran Homestead Village at Fields Pond will have a Maple Syrup Event and Irish Celebration, 372 Fields Pond Rd., Orrington, ME 04474. The event offers samplings of fold flavored with maple syrup, including pork & beans, baked goods, and our traditional offering of ginger ice cream drizzled with maple syrup as well as some homemade Irish beef stew. There will be demonstrations of tree tapping and ongoing sugaring off at the museum’s own “sugar shack.” There is an egg hunt for kids with a prize for participation.
A hands-on woodworking activity with a take home coat rack produced by the industrious and interested. Knitting will take place on the porch to observe for those curious about such quickly disappearing pastimes. A performance of Bluegrass by our favorite Freshly Cut Grass will be ongoing in the Curran farmhouse. In the kitchen the wood burning kitchen stove will offer not only food but old time comradery. Blacksmithing will also be underway under tutelage of Dwight King who regularly teaches classes at the museum; make inquiries if you are interested in a future class. A sign-up sheet is available for those requesting information or who want to register for a class.
Out in the pasture will be John Boyce of Lee with his team of Belgian draft horses Amos and Andy. They will be pulling either a bob sleigh or wagon for rides weather depending. Don’t forget to check out several videos underway in the farmhouse dining room, including one on maple sugaring down in Newfield, our second campus where there will be a similar event the following weekend.
The museum can use some volunteers for set up on Friday, March 16, 10-3, if you can make it. They can also use help on the day of the event; they’re looking for a new generation of people to help perpetuate the museum into the future. Give them a call at 207-205-4849. This is their 25th year as a non-profit educational resource for the community, Maine, and all visitors. Construction is underway at the museum, which will result in many more offerings; come out and learn about their mission and how you might contribute to keeping history alive for a new generation for the challenges of today and the future.
An all-inclusive, special event admission that includes food samplings, a bob sleigh ride, and the program. Children (17 and Under) are free and Adults are $12. For additional information visit the museum’s website: curranhomestead.org , its Facebook page, or call 207-205-4849 or 207-745-4426.