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How did people on the frontier survive before the era of refrigerators, pre-packaged foods and grocery stores? Find out during “Salt, Dry, Smoke and Pickle,” a special event held on Sunday, October 16 at the Oliver Miller Homestead in Allegheny County’s South Park.

Ellen Rosen demonstrating pickling

Apple butter-making, cider-pressing, the smoke house and butter churning will be demonstrated. Guests may help with the making of apple cider and learn to use the churn to make butter.

Stations will be set up on the Homestead’s grounds to show visitors the importance of salt, how to properly pack apples, store root vegetables, make pickles and dry fruits and vegetables. Children will enjoy spending some time playing in the giant leaf pile.

The admission for this special event is $2 per person and the hours are from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please see our website at: www.olivermillerhomestead.org.

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