Hog Butchering Day

“Hog Butchering Day” demonstrates the traditions that sustained the 18th century colonists of the Carolina Piedmont. Historically dressed interpreters at Historic Brattonsville come together for the traditional family affair of processing and preserving a whole hog. “Hog Butchering Day” will present a sundry of pork-processing activities throughout the day. Observe the preparation of chitterlings and sausages and the making of bacon. Gather around the hearth for 18th century Carolina Backcountry cooking demonstrations.