And, we're back. Storms over the weekend compromised our internet access. Things are good now. End of day visiting is a long tradition of ALHFAM meetings. This meeting is no different. - Katie Boardman
Music Making, Hospitality and Fellowship
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Monday Morning and Afternoon Sessions
There were a lot of good sessions after the keynote on Monday morning and afternoon. So much to choose from. Clarissa Dillon's presentation on historic distilling was especially popular. Well researched, good information and context, and a sense of humor. -Katie Boardman
Keynote Storyteller- Adam Booth
Our keynote for the conference was professional storyteller, Adam Booth, from Shepherdstown, WV. Some good observations about storytelling and how to use it in museum settings were shared that resonated with the keys to what makes good interpretation. Then it was off to a variety of sessions on research, case studies and tools for living… Continue reading Keynote Storyteller- Adam Booth
Pottery Talk
One of our expert historical potters, Mary Ferrell, lead a hands-on session out in one of the pavillions today. Lots of history as well as getting one's hands on some clay. -Katie Boardman
Making Our Own Zithers
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
Educate Those Kids About Food and Farming!
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
Bakers and Millers Get Together
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
Marbling Paper Workshop
A workshop in marbling paper produced colorful results. -Katie Boardman
Plowing Workshop- ALHFAM Annual Meeting 2011
A bright sunny day with a light breeze. Perfect for the plowing workshop. - Katie Boardman
Saturday Workshops at Jackson’s Mill, Weston, WV
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.
