One of the great aspects of the Mercer Museum Folk Fest is the authenticity of the event. Period clothing is required as are all tools and equipment.
A cooper is making barrels using a shaving bench.
Another shows a tinsmith-complete with a period hair style.
The baker was really interesting-she had a genuine bee hive oven in which she had heated with a wood fire. She then scraped out the coals and baked for five hours. Just hauling and setting up this display was a mammoth task.
The real purpose of the Fest is to educate. In the one picture, My friend Cork is "holding court" with a group of young folks. Cork is good with the kids-demonstrating carving techniques while throwing in tall tales and humor.
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