Living History Saturdays in January— “Everything but the Oink”

Historically dressed interpreters demonstrate pork processing, preservation and cooking as it was done in the 18th and 19th century Carolina Piedmont.

Each Saturday in January at Historic Brattonsville, knives are sharpened, pots are seasoned and the processing begins. “Everything but the Oink” presents how the pig was valued and fully utilized by the early settlers.

The itinerary:

Jan. 6: Preparation for Butchering

Jan. 13: Meat Processing and Preservation

Jan. 20: Headcheese, Offal, and Soap

Jan. 27: Cooking a Southern Staple

Admission is Adults $8; Seniors $7; Youth $5. Free for Culture & Heritage Museum Members and children under the age of three.