Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village
The scent of wood smoke and maple syrup signals the arrival of spring at Old Sturbridge Village, where “Maple Days” brings the history of sugaring to life. Experience the process of making maple sugar as it was done in early 19th-century New England, from tapping trees to “sugaring off.” Costumed historians prepare period foods using maple products, while artisans craft maple-related goods. Learn about the deep-rooted tradition of maple sugaring and its importance in early America, where maple sugar was a staple long before syrup became common.
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The Sweet Science of Maple Sugaring: A New England Tradition
