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Oyster Rick n' Roast
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.331681, -76.578311
5113 Old Rosewell Lane, Hayes, VA 23072
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The limerick burning begins at 12:00 pm, and by around 1:30 pm the fire will be at its peak, giving visitors a chance to see the flames inside the limerick.
Description
🔥 Step Back in Time at Rosewell! 🔥
Join us for a free living history event celebrating the colonial tradition of limerick burning, a fascinating method once used by brick masons to roast oyster shells for mortar.
📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025
🕔 12:00 – 6:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free and open to the public
📍 The Rosewell Ruins at the Rosewell Foundation
5113 Old Rosewell Lane, Hayes, VA 23072
✨ Here’s what you’ll experience:
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🧱 Historic Demonstration
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🥁 Lively Fife & Drum Music
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👗 Living History Reenactors
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🍖 Traditional Food & Flavors
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🦪 Oysters in History
... and so much more!
Step into the sights, sounds, and flavors of the colonial past—don’t miss it!
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