Women in colonial clothing giving a demonstration to tourists.

Hands on History: Butter Demonstration

Morristown National Historical Park

  • Aug 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
  • Free

Step back in time and experience history firsthand! Join us for a live butter-making demonstration where you'll discover how 18th-century families transformed fresh cream into this everyday essential. Watch the process unfold, learn about the tools and techniques used at Morristown during the Revolutionary War era, and see how something as simple as butter connected households to the rhythms of colonial life. A fun and engaging experience for visitors of all ages!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Wick House, Tempe Wick Road. Parking available off the main park tour road.

Latitude and Longitude 40.764023, -74.542966

Schedule

Date:

Aug 9, 2026

Time:

1:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History