Monday, September 16, 2024 6pm- 8pm
Tickets required. Advanced reservations highly encouraged.
Recommended for ages 8+
Enjoy learning about the ever evolving local agricultural practices, with a focus on orchards. We’ll talk about agrarian practices and use of native flora by Native Americans, the introduction and cultivation of fruit trees during early pioneer settlement, and changes brought on by industrialization. Dan and Katie Burch of Hidden Hills Orchard will discuss what it’s like to own an orchard today, and describe their experimentation with historical fruit varieties. Included in this evening of historical discussion will be a three course menu highlighting the agricultural history of Washington County.
Photo Credit: The Met. Studies of the trunk, blossoms and fruit of a wild apple tree by Ludwig Pfleger. 1788.
We look forward to sharing with you the historical references on the menu. One is the use of corn. While corn was a staple for sustenance, it has “grown” to become a thriving cash crop across much of the Midwest. The introduction of a wide variety of apples cultivated for cider, as well as eating and baking, has an intriguing history, especially in Appalachia. While in many minds the peach is iconic of the South, our own unique peach has a fascinating history.
First Course
1888 Corn Soup
Pumpkin Muffins
Second Course
Baked Apple Cider Chicken
Roast Potato Medley
Buttered Carrots
Dessert Course Peach Cobbler
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption Social Hall
506 4th St., Marietta, OH
Price:$45/Non-members
$40/Castle Members & Volunteers (Use Code “foodmember” at check out)
Have a group of 6 or more? Call about our group rate.
**Reservations required by 5pm Thursday, September 12**
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Dietary restrictions should be noted before or upon making reservations and at the latest by Thurs., Sept. 14 by calling The Castle at 740-373-4180.
Seating will be “family style” and in cases of groups of 7 or less we can’t guarantee table reservations. Ample seating will be available for individuals and groups to have seating options.
Doors open at 5:45pm to welcome guests and allow them to find seats.
Learn more about Hidden Hills Orchard.
In partnership with The Cook’s Shop conveniently located in historic, downtown Marietta!
With generous support from the Arthur and Jeane Edwards Charitable Fund, Marietta Community Foundation.
