Living History: Camp Cooking

Van Cortlandt House Museum, built in 1748, was home to generations of the Van Cortlandt family as well as enslaved and free servants. For over 100 years, the museum’s period rooms and authentic furnishings have offered visitors a glimpse of what life was like for the historic residents of the house from 1748 to 1823.

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Explore colonial New York foodways with Dawn Elliott during a live outdoor camp cooking demonstration at VCHM.

The Van Cortlandt House Museum

Living History: Camp Cooking Saturday, July 12 | 11 AM- 4 PMJoin us at Van Cortlandt House Museum for a free live outdoor cooking demonstration with historical interpreter and educator Dawn Elliott.This living history program explores what colonial New Yorkers ate and how their foodways were shaped by trade, seasonality, labor, and conflict. Through the preparation of authentic period dishes, visitors will learn about the ingredients, tools, and cooking methods used in the 18th century, as well as the broader Atlantic networks that brought certain foods, spices, and goods to New York.Dawn Elliott will demonstrate camp-style cooking techniques and discuss how meals were planned, prepared, and adapted in historic settings. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions throughout the demonstration.A display of historic kitchen items and cooking tools will also be included as part of the program.This program will take place outdoors. Please dress comfortably for the weather.FREE; registration is suggested but not required. Suitable for visitors of all ages.

Living History: Camp Cooking

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