March 21

Old Fort Western readyfor Maple Syrup Day

Kennebec Journal Staff

AUGUSTA -- Old Fort Western, the 1754 National Historic Landmark fort, store and house museum on the Kennebec River, will host its 20th annual Maple Syrup Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Participants can step into the past with the smells and tastes of the 18th century.

According to a press release, during the 18th century maple syrup demonstrations, organizers will whittle spiles, tap trees and collect and boil sap over an open fire. Inside the kitchen over an open hearth, there will be a cornbread-baking demonstration. In the parlor, watch as maple syrup is transformed into maple sugar, a staple sweetener of the 18th century, and upstairs learn to weave on a loom.

Admission to the fort is always free on Maple Syrup Day, donations are welcome and admission donations and sale proceeds will benefit the Old Fort Western Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching, preserving and discovering local history in the Kennebec Valley since 1922.

For more information, call 626-2385, email oldfort@oldfortwestern.org or visit oldfortwestern.org.

Were you interviewed for this story? If so, please fill out our accuracy form

Send question/comment to the editors




Further Discussion

Here at KJonline.com we value our readers and are committed to growing our community by encouraging you to add to the discussion. To ensure conscientious dialogue we have implemented a strict no-bullying policy. To participate, you must follow our Terms of Use.

Questions about the article? Add them below and we’ll try to answer them or do a follow-up post as soon as we can. Technical problems? Email them to us with an exact description of the problem. Make sure to include:
  • Type of computer or mobile device your are using
  • Exact operating system and browser you are viewing the site on (TIP: You can easily determine your operating system here.)


Most…

Today's Puzzles

Today's Crossword Puzzle
Today's Sudoku Puzzle