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Luxury or Necessity at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC

Victorian Foods: a preserved slice of history

If a visitor were to go back in time to mid-nineteenth century, guess what would be the first to catch the imagination. Without doubt, the backyard kitchen gardens. Yes, believe it or not, the concept of kitchen gardens was a beautiful green (and one may dare say, organic) reality even then. Here's how it worked: the locals grew their prized favorite foods & fruits and then "put up" or preserved them for long term storage. Not that they were short on choices, because the imported tin canned foods were fast becoming the rage but the locals still preferred their 'home grown' stuff. The best way to experience this delicious slice of history is at Roeder`s Confectionery where pleasant staff demonstrate the finer nuances between tin can and glass preserved foods. Get a first hand feel of Victorian food preservation methods and containers. Explore this food trail on foot, bicycle or motorcycle.

When:

December 5, 2009 - December 6, 2009

Points of Interest

Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC

Located at the convergence point of the Potomac and Shenendoah Rivers, Harpers Ferry National Park is one of the most versatile and historic national park areas in the East.