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Hungry for History - Food Preservation

  • Clermont Farm Foundation 151 Clermont Lane Berryville, VA 22611 (map)

Hungry for History Event - Food Preservation: Step back in time and discover how early Americans kept food fresh without modern refrigeration. This unique tour explores Clermont's historic smokehouse, springhouse, and icehouse, offering a fascinating glimpse into traditional preservation methods such as smoking, salting, chilling, and storing using natural resources. Learn how these structures played a vital role in daily life and survival, and gain a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity of the past. Admission free but donations welcomed.

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September 27

Museum Day: View NPS-Funded Renovations of Main House, Smokehouse & Springhouse