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Kids in Jerusha's Kitchen: Colonial Cooking for Kids Presented by The Historical Society
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 14, 2015
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDTTuesday, April 14th 10am-1pm
Location
Welles-Shipman-Ward House 972 Main Street (Route 17) South Glastonbury, CT 06033
Fees/Admission
Children ages 8 thru 12 $15 each Reservations Required: 860.633.6890
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Contact Information
Lin Scarduzio
Send EmailKids in Jerusha's Kitchen: Colonial C...Description
This April vacation, sign the kids up for a culturally rich activity presented by the Historical Society of Glastonbury (HSG). On Tuesday, April 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm children ages 8 thru 12 are invited to prepare and enjoy a simple colonial style meal with their fellow peers. Leading this hands on class will be HSG curator Lin Scarduzio. She'll be dressed in her colonial best portraying Jerusha Welles, wife of original owner of the 1755 Connecticut Valley River mansion, known today as the Welles-Shipman-Ward House. When children will arrive at 10am they'll begin preparing their lunch -which will be an ancient 18th century macaroni and cheese recipe. Macaroni and cheese was a highly fashionable food in late 18th century Paris. It is believed that our third president Mr. Thomas Jefferson very much enjoyed this meal while over in Paris; so much so that he brought the recipe back to the newly born states. It is also believed he first introduced this dish at the President's house in 1802. The macaroni and cheese meal that the children will cook is old fashion, and not your grandmother's old fashion, but 18th century old fashion. Of course, the dish that Jefferson ate and introduced is nothing like the boxed version we are familiar with today. Kids will use the museum's interactive early American tools such as hand made bowls, rolling pins, wooden whisks, knifes (not sharp), spoons and of course the large open hearth. There were no refrigerators, microwaves, or stoves so the macaroni and cheese will be prepared in the fireplace just like it would have been back during Jerusha Welles and Thomas Jefferson's time. This hands on cooking class that lets children see and feel what it's like to prepare and enjoy a meal in during Revolutionary times. Admission is $15.00 and advance registration for this event is required. Space is limited. First come, first served. Please call 860.633.6890 to reserve a spot today.
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