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Demonstrations at Prairie Days
Once again, Prairie Days will feature many historical demonstrations.
Volunteers will be demonstrating how pioneers would have made homemade
bread in the outdoor bake oven, also known as the cob oven. This style
oven is operated by building a fire inside in order to preheat the
earthen structure, afterwards the coals are removed and the baking
surface prepped with cornmeal to prevent sticking. The bread
dough, cookies, or any other baked goods can then be baked before the
oven cools down again. Full loaves of white bread, wheat bread, white
herb bread or ginger molasses cookies will be available for a donation
during Prairie Days in the General Store.
Also back this year are the sorghum pressing and boiling
demonstrations. Journey to the top of the hill to witness stalks of
sorghum, grown in Darke County, pressed to release their sweet
juice. After capturing the sweet liquid from pressing the stalks,
volunteers will boil it down similar to making maple syrup. The
processed sorghum, also known as sorghum molasses, will be available
for a donation while supplies last.
In addition to these demonstrations, visitors will also see blacksmiths
working in the shop, a broom maker making corn brooms, soap making,
apple butter boiling over an open fire, and many more historical
demonstrations.
Come check out all of these trades and all the other fun, educational,
and family friendly activities at the 2017 Prairie Days festival,
September 23rd from 10am to 5pm and September 24th from 12pm to 5pm.
The event has plenty of free parking and free admission. For questions
or more information, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or email
info@darkecountyparks.org.
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