Tag: history
Of schnitz and rye straw
Paul Locher outlines the use of rye straw to make baskets and store dried apple slices, schnitz, at homesteads in the early 1800s in Ohio Country.
Alexander Smalley looks for a wife
Judith Sutherland takes readers back in time to 1873 via the journals of Ashland County bachelor farmer Alexander Smalley.
The engine from Paradise
Paul Harvey shares the tale of how he acquired a Twelve Mule Team engine, manufactured by Associated Manufacturers Company, in Paradise, Pennsylvania.
How do you make apple butter? It depends who you ask
Paul Locher recounts the process for making apple butter in Ohio Country in the early 1800s.
Help us unravel the mystery behind Item No. 1286
Patrick Brown purchased Item No. 1286 at an auction, and it was listed as a yarn winder. Do you know what our mystery item was actually used for?
Crossroads community holds stories of those who came before
Judith Sutherland considers the significance crossroads communities used to have in rural American, recalling the history of Eckley community.
With apple butter parties, play preceded the work
Paul Locher offers a look inside the affairs of an apple butter party in Ohio Country in the early 1800s.
Paul Harvey remembered for his kindness and dedication to preserving history
Paul Harvey, who died Feb. 19, dedicated his life to serving his small community in Pennsylvania and preserving history at Coolspring Power Museum.
Making apple butter involved plenty of labor in preparation
Apple butter is forever linked with the German communities of the southeast Pennsylvania region, who brought the tradition with them when they crossed the mountains into the Ohio territory.
Do you know what Item No. 1284 does?
Item No. 1284 is about 3 1/2 inches long with small tools that swing out, similar to a Swiss Army Knife or modern day multi-tool.
