the Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
A popular make and take workshop was for making your own musical instrument- a zither. Participants were cutting, gluing, clamping, drilling, stringing up and tuning their own instrument to take home. A local instrument builder and musician and his wife lead them through the process. Can't wait to hear the results. -Katie Boardman
There was a full workshop for the all-day consideration of teaching kids about food and farming. Lots of good looking books, toys and posters were around the room. In the afternoon the whole class was out on the lawn walking out an acre. Useful stuff. -Katie Boardman
ALHFAMers quickly discovered the shade trees, many porches, wi-fi, vending machines and the comfy batch of rocking chairs on the dining hall porch. They are making good use of them. Yes-many comments about retirement planning for some. -Katie Boardman
As usual, we are being taken care of quite well. Marie is cheerfully registering folks. The ALHFAM auction items are coming in. ALHFAMers are gathering from all over the US and Canada. Old buddies and new professional friends are getting acquainted. Some are staying in housing at the Uof West Virginia 4-H camp. Others are… Continue reading Happy and Helpful ALHFAM Conference Staff
Picture a sunny day, blue sky, white tent under a shade tree- and a bunch of ALHFAM millers and bakers ready to get into the nitty gritty of milling, making yeast and baking. Perfect combo. Some of the best in the business gave lectures, commentary on mill tours and demonstrations and lead the yest experiments… Continue reading Bakers and Millers Get Together
A workshop in marbling paper produced colorful results. -Katie Boardman
A bright sunny day with a light breeze. Perfect for the plowing workshop. - Katie Boardman
The first day of the ALHFAM annual conference began with breakfast in the wonderful 1920s Colonial Revival dining hall for the 4-H camp. Then tours by bus or workshops on site.
In a few short days, folks will be traveling from all over North America and beyond to the ALHFAM Annual Conference in Weston, WV. We'll gather for some good sessions, workshops, tours, meetings, and good professional hanging-out and networking. I'll be blogging and putting up some photos as it happens and may be joined by… Continue reading Coming Soon! The ALHFAM Annual Conference in West Virginia!
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