The bits will continue to darken and curl as they dry.įresh cinnamon bark (left photo) curls as it dries (right photo). I use the lowest setting (105☏) for a few hours, let sit overnight, then a few more hours the next day. Dry the pieces in shade for a couple of days or in a food dehydrator. The off-white bark start to turn brown right away. If you are happy with (just as usable) fragments and chips, you are likely to feel the warm, spicy glow of success on your first try. If having beautiful, perfectly sized sticks is important to you, some practice may be needed. This inner bark releases fairly easily, but the thinness of Ceylon in particular may lead to breakage. Using a tool, like a blunt knife or peeler, gently pry up the cinnamon layer. Cut around the circumference between branch nodes, and cut along the trunk to connect the circumference cuts. Make shallow slits through the off-white layer using a knife or the edge of your peeler. Don’t cut into the off-white bark, since this is the cinnamon you want to harvest. I use a kitchen vegetable peeler other people prefer a knife. Remove the outer brown and green bark with a light touch. I recommend finding a shady spot in the yard, both for the peaceful atmosphere, and for obviating a need to clean up a bunch of messy bark peelings. As far as we can tell this is the only image in the museum’s collection that shows an African-American at a lumber camp of this time period.I use a vegetable peeler to peel the outer layer of bark then to pry up the spicy inner layer.Īn easy and fragrant task, processing cinnamon bark is a pleasing way to spend an afternoon. One of the photos is particularly interesting as it shows an African-American gentleman front and center in a group shop. In addition a couple of photos show women and children who were known to occasionally be at the lumber camps but are underrepresented in the museum collection. Not only is there a connection though a specific individual but they also provide a good visual of camps at the time. These photos are however a very exciting addition to the collection. Unfortunately not much is known about them other than one photo that identifies the camp location as Corbett, PA. These photos were passed down through the Newell family. The photographs are of Fred, the Newell Family at the farm as well as several photos of lumber camps. In 1900 at the age of 34 he was killed when he was struck on the head by a falling tree limb, while working at a lumber camp near Corbett, PA.ĭonald Newell, Fred’s grandson, donated a collection of photographs to the museum on behalf of the Newell Family (in addition to a wood beam boring machine). It was not uncommon for farmers to supplement their income by working in the lumber camps during the winter when there was not as much work to be done on the farm. During the winter months he would find work in lumber camps. Fred was a farmer and a carpenter who lived on his family farm in Newelltown, PA in Tioga County. Keep growing that facial hair and come out to be part of the fun!Ĭurator’s Corner A recent addition to the museum’s collection is the group of objects related to Fred Newell. As part of the festivities, we’ll host our first ever Beard & Mustache Competition. NEW THIS YEAR: Do you have a Pencil, Cop, or Handlebar mustache? Is your beard a Van Dyke, a Goatee, or full-on ZZ Tops? We have a competition for you. Visitors are encouraged to compete in the greased pole, log rolling, crosscut saw, and birling competitions to earn the title “Grand Champion Barkpeeler” and the associated cash prizes. There is live music throughout the weekend, crafts and games at the kid’s corner, operating demonstrations of our steam-powered circular sawmill and birch still, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, and camp cooking. Unique food and craft vendors provide guests with ample shopping and culinary opportunities. Saturday July 1 and Sunday J9 AM to 5 PM, both days $10.00/ Adult, $5.00/ Youth (ages 4 to 11) $18.00 adult 2-day pass, $8.00 youth 2-day passĪs our BIGGEST event of the year, the festival treats thousands of visitors to lively special events, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills.
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