More Jamestown…

There were activities outside of the wonderful high-class spread in the Great Hall of the Governor’s Row House. During Foods and Feasts we specifically focus on the foodways of the early 17th century colonists. On Thursday and Friday, a hog is processed to show the various different cuts, as well as the food preservation methods used to make the pork last three months, or so. There was also bread baking and pie making going on in the Barracks, and military demonstrations throughout the Settlement’s Fort. Here are a few pictures, but more can be viewed in Drea’s 2014 Foods and Feasts photo set, and Jen’s album on Flickr.

Gareth and Chris work on cutting up pork. Copyright Andrea Callicutt
Gareth and Chris work on cutting up pork.
Scott shows visitors the salting and brining process as two ways to preserve meat. Copyright Andrea Callicutt
Scott shows visitors the salting and brining process as two ways to preserve meat.
Tammy and Amy at the Devon oven setting some dough to rise. Copyright Andrea Callicutt
Tammy and Amy at the Devon oven setting some dough to rise.
Drea, Lynn, and Sandy prepare to cook over the fire in the Barracks.
Drea, Lynn, and Sandy prepare to cook over the fire in the Barracks.
Alan and Jim guard the riverside gate and welcome visitors.
Alan and Jim guard the riverside gate and welcome visitors.
Some of the boys at the end of the day (Alan, Jeff, Jim, Chris, and Scott)
Some of the boys at the end of the day (Alan, Jeff, Jim, Chris, and Scott)

Thank You, and Enjoy!

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