Contact: Kara O’Keeffe
608.261.9596
Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.
Eagle, Wis. – Weekends this fall, the fields and kitchens at Old World Wisconsin will come to life! Starting in September and lasting through the first two weekends in October, “Autumn on the Farms” programming will feature different seasonal activities that will be full of aromas that transport you, sights that inspire you, and stories that connect you to Wisconsin’s immigrant past.
“As we enter into fall, the kitchens become a wonderland of herbs, vegetables, grains and meats as farm families preserve their bounty for winter,” said Dan Freas, site director at Old World Wisconsin. “Engage your senses as you help us prepare favorites like horseradish and sauerkraut, do some pickling, use flowers to create natural dyes for warm winter woolens, and much more!”
A complete list of dates and activities are below:
- Sept 8 & 9
Watch as the farmers plow the fields with beautiful 19th-century horse-drawn machines on Saturday, and enjoy exploring the bustling kitchens and gardens as summer turns to fall.
*Beer Brewing on Sat Sept 8, Plowing is weather-dependent.
- Sept 15 & 16
Join us as we prepare sauerkraut, and make pickles of all kinds. Don’t forget to pick up a recipe card to inspire your own historic culinary adventure.
- Sept 22 & 23
Join us as we make beer soup and use beer in our breads. And if Beer isn’t your cup of tea, you can stop by the Temperance Tap Room at the Four Mile House for a refreshing soda water. Please note, On Saturday we will be openly processing freshly butchered livestock at the 1910s Finnish Immigrant Farm. *
Beer Brewing on Sept. 22
- Sept 29 & 30
Help us prepare horseradish and even get to taste different styles of this potent preserve. If it’s chilly, you can try a sample of Egg Coffee to warm you up.
- Oct. 6 & 7
Help us pack veggies for the root cellar, and learn about preservation while you sample some treats for yourself. Please note, we will be openly processing freshly butchered livestock at our 1870s German Immigrant Farm.
*Beer Brewing on Oct. 6
- Oct. 13 & 14
Join us as we make traditional sausages, render lard, and then fry up some sweet treats.
Autumn on the Farms family programming is supported by Target. Autumn on the Farms will be taking place on weekends from September 8 – October 14, 2018. Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free admission to Old World Wisconsin and all the twelve sites and museums across the state. The standard price of admission for Old World Wisconsin will apply all weekend: adults (18-64) $19; children (5-17) $10; seniors (65 & older) $16. Fees include an all-day tram transportation pass. Parking is free. All events will be held during Old World Wisconsin’s normal operating hours 10 am – 5 pm.For more information and full list of activities, visit http://www.oldworldwisconsin.
Autumn on the Farms is part of the Flavor of Wisconsin, a celebration of flavors that connects us to our diverse heritage in the most delicious way. With exhibitions, demonstrations, tours and tastes around the state, the Flavor of Wisconsin brings to life the history and living traditions that make us who we are. To learn more and see all the flavorful events visit wisconsinhistory.org/flavor.
