Hearthside Suppers
January 8 - March 27, 2011
January: Fri.-Sun., February: Thurs.-Sun., March: Wed.-Sun.
Reservations required.
Recommended for ages 10 & older
$60/person ($55/member)
Ever wondered what people ate for dinner in the early 19th century? Or how they cooked that meal? Discover those answers firsthand when you and your family join in preparing, serving and enjoying a candlelight feast straight from the pages of a 19th-century cookbook.
- Prepare and eat a 19th-century meal by candlelight
- Tour the historic 1823 Conner House
- Learn about life in 19th-century Indiana from costumed hosts
- Enjoy entertainment in the parlor
Looking for a special holiday gift? Purchase Hearthside Suppers gift certificates and surprise someone with a truly unique experience. For more information about attending Hearthside Suppers, call Guest Services at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or e-mail info@connerprairie.org.
Groups
Immerse your entire family or group in an evening at the Conner House! Simply sign up 12 people at the same time to book the entire house for an exclusive hearthside evening. Groups of 12 may also pre-order wine to accompany the meal.
Menu
The menu for Hearthside Suppers is created based on receipts (recipes) from early 19th-century cookbooks and includes foods that would have been served during the winter. The menu changes annually to offer guests a variety of taste experiences each year. The menu for 2010 is below:
Popcorn
Sliced cheese and water wafers
Spiced Cider
Carrot soup
Roast chicken
Beef gobbets (beef stewed with herbs and vegetables)
Corn pudding
Brandied peaches
Pickled beets
Biscuits with fresh churned butter and jam
Maids of Honor (pie paste in a pan, toppped with jam and cake batter)
Coffee, tea
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