Village Voice

Contributed by Sara Miller, Historic Village Program Administrator   Did you know that February 27th is National Pancake Day?  I can see a plate of warm pancakes drizzled in maple syrup and my stomach starts to rumble.  Yum!  But maple syrup is a relatively new thing in a tradition that spans back centuries.  Let me take… Read more »

Fans have been used for centuries by many different cultures. Pictorial records show that the earliest fans date from around 3000 BC. The Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans all used fans for cooling and ceremonial devices. These early fans were all a fixed type, folding fans did not appear until much later in the Orient, between… Read more »

  Contributed by Sara Miller, Historic Village Program Administrator   Brrr, it has been cold so far this winter!  While bundled up in layers of clothing, it is hard to believe that Spring is just around the corner.  Ahh Spring, the season of new beginnings.  The weather gets warmer, baby birds peek their heads out of… Read more »

  Contributed by Sara Miller, Historic Village Program Administrator   Ah, the holidays!  November and December are always exceptionally busy as we prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.  Gifts need to be purchased, food needs to be purchased and prepared, and travel preparations need to be made if needed.  There always seems… Read more »