Woodville Plantation Hosts Cooking Made Plain and Easy – Pumpkins

Step back in time at Woodville Plantation when this museum presents a special event.  On Sunday, September 30, 2012, work with Woodville’s cooks as they prepare 18th century recipes in the original kitchen. Students will learn to prepare several pumpkin recipes (including pompion soup) using period correct ingredients, 18th century methods and reproduction cooking equipment. Class will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm and will be limited to 6 participants.
The cost for the class is $20. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants are asked to pre-pay by mail. Registration fees are non-refundable. Please call (412) 221-0348 to pre-register or if you have any questions.

Woodville Plantation , the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic. Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Just 7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville is conveniently located 1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwin Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road in Collier Township. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

Contact Rob Windhorst to RSVP at rwindhorst19@comcast.net or 412-221-0348.