Demonstrations

Colonial New England taverns were common in both small towns and cities. They were a welcome sight for travelers who could stop for a drink and a hot meal. Local people went to taverns to catch up on town news, see friends, have a drink or transact business. Taverns were known for their hearty meals rather than fine dining. Come see the 1786 kitchen at the Hall Tavern and see what’s on the Bill of Fare for the day.

Experience the art of silversmithing this fall with silversmith Steve Smithers as he crafts silver items in the Parker & Russell Silversmith Shop.

Woodworker Ted Ingraham highlights architectural woodworking in this demonstration.

Learn about the work of early American tailors and the making of military uniforms.

Colonial New England taverns were common in both small towns and cities. They were a welcome sight for travelers who could stop for a drink and a hot meal. Local people went to taverns to catch up on town news, see friends, have a drink or transact business. Taverns were known for their hearty meals rather than fine dining. Come see the 1786 kitchen at the Hall Tavern and see what’s on the Bill of Fare for the day.

See how Jennifer Lee uses white pine and ash bark to make baskets.

Colonial New England taverns were common in both small towns and cities. They were a welcome sight for travelers who could stop for a drink and a hot meal. Local people went to taverns to catch up on town news, see friends, have a drink or transact business. Taverns were known for their hearty meals rather than fine dining. Come see the 1786 kitchen at the Hall Tavern and see what’s on the Bill of Fare for the day.

Watch Neil Muckenhoupt make wooden casks and barrels.

Colonial New England taverns were common in both small towns and cities. They were a welcome sight for travelers who could stop for a drink and a hot meal. Local people went to taverns to catch up on town news, see friends, have a drink or transact business. Taverns were known for their hearty meals rather than fine dining. Come see the 1786 kitchen at the Hall Tavern and see what’s on the Bill of Fare for the day.

See the art of gravestone carving firsthand.

Who doesn't love pie? As the fall settles in and the days get shorter, our cooks will be busy in the kitchen making pies. Pies were a common dish served as part of the meal. They were savory or sweet—sometimes both— with surprising flavor combinations.  Come and learn about pie

Who doesn't love pie? As the fall settles in and the days get shorter, our cooks will be busy in the kitchen making pies. Pies were a common dish served as part of the meal. They were savory or sweet—sometimes both— with surprising flavor combinations.  Come and learn about pie

Who doesn't love pie? As the fall settles in and the days get shorter, our cooks will be busy in the kitchen making pies. Pies were a common dish served as part of the meal. They were savory or sweet—sometimes both— with surprising flavor combinations.  Come and learn about pie

See how early New Englanders made redware pottery and discover the art of paper marbling during today's demonstrations.

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Meet the Society of the 17th Century, a group of re-enactors who will bring our historic Hall Tavern building to life with an incredible array of period arts, crafts, and trades.

Take a break from your holiday baking and help our hearth cooks make sugar cakes and cookies from old recipe books such as Amelia Simmons’ cookbook, American Cookery, the first “American” cookbook published in 1796. 

Join our Hearth Cooks as they explore the sugar and spice that make the holidays nice. 

Join our Hearth Cooks as they explore the sugar and spice that make the holidays nice. 

Visitors will learn about printing and the operation of a press as they watch Carl print holiday cards. Every visitor gets to take a card home with them. Envelopes, pens and other supplies are available to embellish your special card.

Join our Hearth Cooks as they explore the sugar and spice that make the holidays nice. 

Join our Hearth Cooks as they explore the sugar and spice that make the holidays nice. 

Join our Hearth Cooks as they explore the sugar and spice that make the holidays nice.