Being
a pancake enthusiast, I am really looking forward to our upcoming event at
Storrowton – Maple Harvest Day on March 16. Of course, my love of breakfast
foods is not the only reason why I am excited for this day – it is a
celebration of the tradition of maple sugaring and an awesome way to welcome
spring!
This
free event marks Storrowton Village Museum’s ninth annual Maple
Harvest Day.
The day will showcase the history and lore of maple
sugaring in the Gilbert Farmstead’s front yard with Sugar Maple tree tapping,
sumac spile making and sap boiling over an open fire.
If
the aroma of maple sugar outside isn’t enough to make you hungry, the 19th
century open hearth cooking demonstrations inside the historic home certainly
will! Docents will also be demonstrating quilting and wool spinning techniques
of days past during the 11am to 3pm event. There will be a selection of gifts, maple-themed items and cookbooks for sale nearby for those
who want to bring the celebration home.
And
of course, there is no better way to end the festivities than by eating
pancakes! While guests walk around and
take in the sights of the picturesque Storrowton Village, the West Springfield Lions Club will be flipping pancakes and serving
them with pure Massachusetts maple syrup in the Village’s Red Barn. Storrowton Tavern
will also be offering a Sunday Brunch in the Carriage House.
Bring
your family, co-workers, neighbors and friends! There will be enough real maple
syrup to go around!
Let's Eat!
West Springfield Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
– 10am to Noon – $5
Pancakes,
sausages and coffee/juice. All proceeds will
be donated to Storrowton Village Museum’s educational programs.
Storrowton Tavern – 10:30am to 2pm –
Reservations recommended – 413-732-4188
Sunday Brunch in the Carriage House with
special pricing for Maple Harvest Day: $18 adults/$10 children. The brunch
includes an omelet station, Belgian waffle station and French toast; all served
with real maple syrup. There will also be a carving station, luncheon items,
side dishes including maple laced butternut squash and a dessert bar. $1 per diner will be donated to the Village’s programs.