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Maple Sugaring Through the Centuries – CANCELLED

March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free
DUE TO ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Learn how to make maple sugar using techniques perfected by the Native peoples of the area

Did you know that the Mohicans who lived in today’s Stockbridge and Great Barrington came to Monterey and Tyringham to make maple sugar? Did you know that Native Americans often called late winter “maple moon” or “sugar moon”? Maple syrup is ubiquitous in New England now, but for European settlers it was a new flavor introduced to them by the Native Americans.  Join Rob Hoogs as he demonstrates the Native American techniques for collecting and cooking the sap and then describes how maple sugar was made both before and after contact with Europeans.

Park at the museum’s parking lot along Art School Road.  Dress for the weather; if there is snow, snow shoes might be helpful.  This program will be limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is required.

This event is FREE but donations are welcome.

Details

Date:
March 25, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maple-sugaring-through-the-centuries-tickets-542980327777

Venue

The Bidwell House Museum
100 Art School Road
Monterey, MA 01245 United States

Organizer

The Bidwell House Museum

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