Cider Mills and Tanneries of Essex County

Join historic preservationist Rick Detwiller to learn about two important industries in the history of Essex County: cider making and leather production.

Newbury's first apple tree was planted around 1712 at the Adams family farm on Orchard Street in Byfield. For centuries thereafter, Newbury supported a flourishing apple and cider industry, and into the 20th century, apple harvests were shipped from Newbury to New York, Philadelphia, and even London.

Today, apple cider, whether sweet or hard, mulled or iced, is a quintessential fall flavor, and Essex County producers still flourish.

Essex County's agricultural communities also supported many tanneries. Leather was essential not only for shoes, but also for farm equipment like saddles, and even buckets could be made of leather.

A Newbury apple picker rests to enjoy the fruits of his labor.

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Date and Time

Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, October 16
Reception 6:30pm Program 7:00pm

Location

Museum of Old Newbury
98 High Street
Newburyport, MA 01950

Fees/Admission

Free and open to the public, but seating is limited; contact 978-462-2681 or info@newburyhistory.org to reserve your seat.

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Contact Information

Museum of Old Newbury
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