🔥 18th Century Hearth Cooking Demonstration at the Lafayette‑Durfee House

Schedule

Sun Mar 22 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

94 Cherry St, Fall River, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02720 | Fall River, MA

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Step back in time and experience the sights, smells, and techniques of colonial‑era cooking.
Join us at the historic Lafayette‑Durfee House for a hands‑on look at how meals were prepared over an open hearth in the 1700s.
Visitors will see authentic tools, period ingredients, and traditional methods that brought families and communities together around the fire. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a foodie, or simply curious about daily life in the 18th century, this demonstration offers a warm and engaging afternoon.
💵 Suggested Donation: $5
Come enjoy a taste of the past and support the preservation of local history.
This program is supported in part by the Fall River Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council a state agency.
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