Colonial Sugar on Snow

Colonial Sugar on Snow was an absolutely wonderful experience, very well worth the drive. I would definitely recommend keeping it in mind for next year. The list of learning opportunities was extensive:
-soap making
-dipping candles
-making chocolate
-making brooms
-a foot operated lathe
-carving
-throwing pots on a wheel
-colonial eyeglasses
-making flax into linen
-basket weaving
-butter making and the colonial kitchen
-colonial games
-trying on colonial clothing
-colonial domestic medicine
-fiber dying
-spinning wool
-spoon carving

I'm sure I've forgotten some things. It was a wonderful experience, and my children are still talking about the kids whom they met, and seeing them next year.


cross cut saw contest



throwing a pot



trying on dresses



spending time in "gaol"

Updated Info. for Sugar on Snow This Weekend

Here's a link to the official poster for Colonial Sugar on Snow, which will be held in Finland, not Beaver Bay.

Colonial Sugar on Snow

Colonial Sugar on Snow

Natasha and Renee have informed me of this wonderful opportunity to "explore" colonial history in a hands on way. This sounds like a great living history experience.

Colonial Sugar on Snow

Cost: Free - This event is free to the public, though donations are always welcome.
This event is a hands-on 1700's Colonial Trades weekend. We have 25 demonstrators--everything from blacksmith to colonial kitchen. Everything is hands-on and free to the public. The children make candles, work with colonial dyes, weave, spin, make soap and stir together a colonial pudding, Last year we had a colonial printer, miller with a hand-powered stone mill, wood worker, weaver, constable, town crier, tanner, apothecary and potter plus many more. Hours are Friday, noon to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm We also serve (for a fee) Sugar on Snow...maple syrup warmed to the candy stage, poured over snow where it turns to a taffy, served with a dill pickle, donut and hot apple cider in the New England tradition Hot soup and fresh baked bread and pie are also available.

Hours:
Friday, 2/24: 12PM - 6PM
Saturday, 2/25: 10AM - 4PM


Where: Beaver Bay Community Center

I hope to see some of you there, as we'll definitely be taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.