While
activities like quilting, candle making and stenciling are thought of today as
fun craft projects, they were important to the early settlers of Cavendish.
Quilts, often made from old clothing, were important to keep the family warm
during Vermont’s long winters. Without candles, the day would be too short to
get much done. Stenciling, a bit of a luxury in some ways, was affordable in
comparison to the wall paper that was so popular in England.
On Oct. 20,
the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will be offering a free “Hands on
History” workshop, where the community can learn how to make their own
stencils, quilt, “dip” a candle using beeswax and press their own cider. The
workshop will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Cavendish Elementary School
in Proctorsville.
This workshop
has been made possible in part from a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund,
a project of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA). FMI: margoc@tds.net or 802-226-7807
Please note
that Sunday, Oct. 7 is the last day the CHS Museum will be open this season.
This is the last day to see the exhibits on Cavendish floods and the 250 Year Cavendish Timeline. The Museum is open from 2-4 pm.
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