Historic Happenings Blog

Saturday, November 9   - Hopewell Township, Mercer County Cider Making A n apple a day may keep the doctor away, but pressing them, peeling them and "stomping" them can be healthy too...as you’ll find by visiting Howell Farm on Saturday. The techniques used on the Farm to make apple cider, applesauce and apple pie are healthfully reminiscent of those used a century ago when people - not motors - powered the cranks, handles and other appliances used to process food. From 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, visitors to this 130-acre working farm can sample the work, fun, and tastes of a circa-1900 apple harvest. Visitors of all ages will be invited to use the Farm's old fashioned presses, peeler-corers, and "stomper-strainers" to help the farmer's process apples. For the hungry, there will be apple pie and other apple treats. Howell Living Farm represents typical farm life between 1890 and 1910. The farm is operated by the Mercer County Parks Commission. It is located at 70 W...

Saturday, September 21  - Chester, Morris County Miller's Pancake On Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, learn about the historic process of grinding apples to make cider and assist with the hand-powered cider press. Create your apple-themed crafts to take home. Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per adult, $2 per senior, and $1 per child age 4 - 16. The Cooper Gristmill is located at 66 Route 513, Chester, NJ. For more information, call 908-879-5463 or visit  www.morrisparks.net .