ANSONIA - The property of the circa 1698 David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., welcomes you to Maple Sugaring in Early America from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Feb. 22.
Historical interpreter Tom Nedweden will boil sap derived from the sugar maples of the Northeast in 17th-century fashion.
Come and learn about the science behind the sap flow and the history of how it was celebrated and used by indigenous peoples and early European settlers.
Taste a sample of maple syrup on ice! Admission is $5 per person.
Please pre-register by calling 203-735-1908 or emailing info@derbyhistorical.org.
This program was made possible by the Valley Community Foundation.
This is a press release from Dan Bosques, executive director, Derby Historical Society.
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