WYOMING — Heritage Day gave Frances Slocum State Park visitors a glimpse of what daily chores, clothing and life were like during the colonial era.
The annual event celebrates local history and the park’s amenities, according to Kathy Kelchner, the environmental educator at the park.
The free annual event was held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, at pavilions one and two at the park..
Park guests were able to try a two-man saw, press apple cider, churn butter and shell corn.
The region’s Native American history and culture were discussed at an exhibit of artifacts.
Also, a display about honeybees highlighted their agricultural benefit and the human-made dangers the insect is encountering.
Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation held a presentation about native animals.
The 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment set up an encampment to show how early settlers lived.
Folk musician Don Shappelle provided live musical entertainment.
Children were able to make a feather dart from a corn cob, as well as create a title coaster and a gourd craft.
Guests were able to taste pickled cabbage, freshly churned butter and apple cider.
