Official Press Release from the Empire Heritage Group/Museum

Empire Heritage Day Wood Cutting

The aroma of apples and fresh-cut wood. The taste of homemade maple candy and ice cream. The sounds of old-time music and old-fashioned hard work.   Free activities, demonstrations and exhibits celebrating the area’s lifestyle of 100 years ago will fill the senses when LeelanauCounty’s southernmost museum hosts its 39^th annual Heritage Day on October 8, 2011.

The fun-filled event takes place 1-4 p.m. (rain or shine) at Empire Museum’s four-building complex, 11544 LaCore, two blocks north of the blinking light at M-72 and M-22 in the village.

Attractions include a one-room schoolhouse, the museum’s turn-of-the-century saloon, a fire house, a barn filled with horse-drawn equipment, and woodworking and blacksmithing shops.  A dulcimer performer, player piano, music box and phonograph will provide period music.

Old-fashioned crafts such as broom making, wood carving, weaving, and rug making will be demonstrated, as well as old-time occupations including surveying, log stamping and blacksmithing. Children can try their hands at churning butter, stirring ice cream or cutting wood with an adult while using a cross-cut saw.  Sauerkraut, apple cider or apple butter will also be made on the premises. Displays include vintage cars, bicycles and tractors.

Empire Heritage Day

An annual raffle by the Firehouse Quilters will be held at 3 p.m.  For the first time, the queen-sized quilt, titled “Baltimore Album,” is all hand embroidered and hand stitched.

Those interested in demonstrating heritage crafts or skills may contact Dave Taghon at 326-5568 or 326-5519.

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