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WARNER — The Mt. Kearsarge is showcasing traditional Native heritage activities for Maple Sugar Day on March 25.
The museum, located at 18 Highlawn Road in Warner, will once again host an activity-filled day with a variety of offerings for the family.
As complimentary tastings of squash with maple syrup and a sampling of acorn griddle cakes will be offered.
Participants can sample the rare treat of “sugar on snow,” take part in a live demonstration of how the Indians made maple sugar and learn how to boil sap in the traditional Native way.
Staff members will demonstrate how to burn a dugout canoe and the customary method of burning bowls.
The museum will provide snowshoes courtesy of the Simonds School for anyone who wants to try.
Additionally, there will be a wide variety of events and activities throughout downtown Warner and up Kearsarge Mountain.
Admission for the maple sugaring activities is free. Admission to the museum is $5 per person.
The museum was founded in 1990 by Charles “Bud” and Nancy Thompson as an educational and cultural center to connect visitors with Native American culture, past and present, and to encourage respect for the environment.
The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum seeks to challenge everyone to improve the quality of life and the world. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 through Oct. 31, Monday – Saturday.
For more information, call (603) 456-2600, email [email protected], visit the museum’s Facebook page or go to www.IndianMuseum.org.
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