Historic Point’s Sugar Bush set for March 7 with maple‑syrup demos, pancakes and family activities

Historic Point representatives described a community Sugar Bush event scheduled for Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering demonstrations of traditional and modern maple‑syrup production, food samples and family activities.

“10 to 4 on Saturday, this Saturday, March 7. And it's $5 for adults, $3 for students,” said Mike Hedner, who introduced himself on the program as a representative of Historic Point. Organizers said attendees can watch sap being boiled down in a cauldron, sample silver‑dollar buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup and see demonstrations of how Native American and early European settlers produced maple sugar.

Representatives also displayed historic taps and described the evolution of tapping techniques, from carved wooden taps and birch‑bark containers to modern hose systems and reverse‑osmosis processing. Hedner and Larry Knutson said the site continues to run educational programming, school visits and demonstrations. Knutson noted an ice harvest of 92 blocks this season and said the ice house will be available for demonstration.

Historic Point promoted a related campfire cooking class that requires advance registration and is generally capped at about 15 participants, with a fee (the hosts cited $15) to help cover food costs. The group also noted an annual meeting in April at the McMillan Library featuring a talk on the fur trade.

Why it matters: The Sugar Bush event highlights a local heritage‑education offering and attracts families and school groups with interactive demonstrations that connect regional history and local tourism. Admission and program details were provided on air; the organization urged attendees to check Historic Point’s website for registration and the most current information.

Organizers encouraged volunteers and donations to support ongoing programming and school outreach.