The Mill at Anselma is happy to announce its first-ever two-day Fall Festival, featuring an entire weekend of fun historic activities.
On Saturday, October 15 from 10am-4pm visitors can learn how apples were turned into that traditional Pennsylvania drink – apple cider. Children will enjoy turning the handles of the antique cider press, and samples of hot apple cider and delicious baked goods will be available.
On Sunday, October 16 from 1pm-4pm, visitors will learn about the ancient art of brewing beer. Foodways historian Clarissa Dillon will demonstrate the finer points of brewing from wheat and barley, and discuss the other beverage options – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic – available to the Early Americans.
“This is a fun festival for us because from the 1880s through the end of the Great Depression we actually had an apple cider press here,” said Programs Coordinator Jennifer Green. “
Apple cider is so much a part of the feel of a harvest that we had to celebrate it. Having Clarissa Dillon demonstrate brewing with wheat and barley just fits so nicely with the Mill’s mission of showing the many ways grain was used in this area.”
The historic Mill at Anselma will run continuously throughout the day for both days of the Festival.
The Mill at Anselma (c. 1747) served its local agricultural community for nearly 300 years and is considered the most complete example of a Colonial-era custom grist mill in the United States. Now restored and recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Mill allows visitors to experience Pennsylvania’s industrial and agricultural heritage through tours of the site and hands-on activities.
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+), and $3 for children 4-17. Under 4 are admitted free of charge. Guests who visit both days receive a discount on admission! The Mill at Anselma is located at 1730 Conestoga Road(Rt. 401), ½ mile west of Rt. 113 in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. For more information, contact the Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust at 610-827-1906, email [email protected] or visit www.anselmamill.org.
