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Hog Butchering Day

Hog Butchering Day

Olde English District

Olde English District

Experience the colonial past and witness the traditional family affair of processing and preserving a whole hog. More than 20 historically-dressed interpreters come together for this time-honored practice as they embrace the hog from jowl to ham and everything in between. The living history museum at Brattonsville will present a sundry of ongoing activities throughout the day. From 10 am to 4 pm, visitors can watch interpreters ensconced in household duties such as rendering lard and stirring up a batch of soap, as well as butchering, preservation, and cooking demonstrations.

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Midlands

McConnells

Midlands

1444 Brattonsville RD,
McConnells, SC 29726 (803) 684-2327

Info & Amenities

Admission Fee

Yes

Price

$8; Seniors $7; Ages 4-17 $5; 3 & younger FREE; CHM members FREE

Checks Accepted

Yes

Civil War

Yes

Event Hours

10am - 4pm

Food Vendors

Yes

Visa/Master Card

Yes

Motorcoach Parking

Yes

Discover Card

Yes

Revolutionary War

Yes