Elizabeth Mae MeyerFoot Warmers and Cherry Pit BagsWhile working as a historical interpreter, I learned about different methods used for keeping warm in the 19th century. Everyday I dressed…May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Elizabeth Mae MeyerFeathersWhile working as a historical interpreter, I learned that feathers were used for a wide variety of purposes in the 19th century. Everyday I…Apr 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021
Elizabeth Mae MeyerChurning ButterWhile working as a historical interpreter, I learned how to churn butter. Everyday I dressed up like I lived in the year 1820. I gave…Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
Elizabeth Mae MeyerWhile working as a historical interpreter, I had to make sure everything modern was kept out of…Our visitors were supposed to feel like they had been transported to the past. We had to keep everything modern hidden from view. We wore…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
Elizabeth Mae MeyerThe Spring House and Ice House.While working as a historical interpreter, I was often asked how the farm family kept things cold in the 1800’s without modern…Apr 5, 20211Apr 5, 20211
Elizabeth Mae MeyerFarm FriendshipsWhile working as a historical interpreter, I made many friends that were a wide variety of ages. Everyday I dressed up like I lived in the…Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Elizabeth Mae MeyerEggsI often had to collect eggs from the chicken coop while working as a historical interpreter. Everyday I dressed up like I lived in the…Mar 15, 20211Mar 15, 20211
Elizabeth Mae MeyerBaking Bread in the 1800'sI got many opportunities to help bake bread while working as a historical interpreter. Everyday I dressed up like I lived in the year 1820…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021