A Twelfth Night Feast: Hearth Cooking Workshop
Saturday, January 3, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever cooked a meal over a fire at an open hearth? Come experience the enjoyment of hearth-cooking and taste the delicious fruits of your labor! Receive basic instruction in preparation and cooking in our 18th-century Michie House hearth. Participants gather at the end to enjoy a group meal! These monthly cooking lessons with the Louisa Hearth Cooking Guild provide hands-on experience with traditional cooking methods, tools, and recipes, and revenues from tickets benefit the operations of the Louisa County Historical Society.
Heritage Skills Workshop:
Breadmaking- From Hardtack to Batter Bread
Saturday, February 7, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Step back in time and discover the traditions of early American baking in this hands-on breadmaking class. You’ll mix doughs inspired by 18th-century recipes while exploring how resourcefulness shaped the diets of soldiers and civilians alike and develop a deeper appreciation for the simple, sustaining breads that fueled a revolution.
A New Hope- Winter Stores & Revolutionary Stories: Hearth Cooking Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever cooked a meal over a fire at an open hearth? Come experience the enjoyment of hearth-cooking and taste the delicious fruits of your labor! Receive basic instruction in preparation and cooking in our 18th-century Michie House hearth. Participants gather at the end to enjoy a group meal! These monthly cooking lessons with the Louisa Hearth Cooking Guild provide hands-on experience with traditional cooking methods, tools, and recipes, and revenues from tickets benefit the operations of the Louisa County Historical Society.
Annual Heritage Day Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Experience the richness of Louisa County history and step back in time through living history demonstrations including hearth-cooking, spinning, blacksmithing, and more! Children’s activities, craft and food vendors, music, and more! Heritage Day will be held rain or shine. This event is free and open to the public!
