Historic Hearth Cooking Classes and Workshops

Renfrew’s 1814 Summer Kitchen

Enjoy an intimate, hands-on culinary experience inside Renfrew’s 1814 Summer Kitchen. Guests will be taught the basics of early nineteenth-century open hearth cooking techniques by preparing their own period meal under the guidance of our domestic life historians in period dress. Menu selections reflect the seasonal ingredients available to local families like the Royers during the early nineteenth century and can be tailored to participants’ dietary needs. You will learn about historic hearth equipment, how it works, and use it safely to create a delicious and hearty . Nothing tastes better than a hearth-cooked meal made by your own two hands! Select from one of the dates listed below for your personalized instruction in historic cookery today.

PROGRAM NOTES: Children ages ten and over are welcome with a responsible adult. Registration fee is nonrefundable. Fee will be refunded in the event of  severe weather conditions, a temporary closure of Renfrew’s business operations, or any other unforeseen event at the discretion of museum administration. Parking is located in the Visitors Center lot off of PA-16/Buchanan Trail East/East Main Street. Restrooms are located at the northeast corner of the Visitors Center barn. To ensure we get through the entire planned menu, class begins promptly at 10:00AM. Check in with instructors at the Summer Kitchen upon arrival. Participants are encouraged to wear long sleeves and long pants made from natural fibers. Avoid hairspray or scented body products that may contain alcohol or other flammable materials. You are welcome to bring your own apron if desired. Period hot-pads, utensils, drinking vessels, and dishware will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottle. Photographs are encouraged!

Pre-registration is required!

HOW TO RESERVE: Click on your desired date and follow the prompts to make your reservation. A member of our staff will be in touch following your registration to discuss your menu, special dietary or allergy restrictions, provide additional information, and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to cooking with you!

Private classes available! 

Private hearth cooking classes are also available for booking! Please be advised that classes are dependent on staff and date availability. Renfrew reserves the right to reschedule your class to a mutually acceptable date should instructors, for any reason, become unavailable.

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