Corn Flower Craft and Tours at the Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield

By Miller Cory House Museum

Maize, Indian corn, or just plain “corn” – this simple New World plant has provided food for thousands of years.

However, other parts of the plant, such as the husk, have been used over the centuries for household, religious, and artistic purposes. On September 20, from 2:00 to 4:00, the Miller-Cory House Museum will present “Corn Flower Craft and House Tours.”

Children will have the opportunity to make their own corn husk flower. The program is appropriate for ages 3 and older. Please note that the craft involves scissors; younger children will need assistance and all must have adult supervision. The museum is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield.

Sunday’s program includes tours of the restored, 1740 farmhouse. Members of the cooking committee will also demonstrate authentic early American open hearth cooking.Admission is $4.00 for adults and children 13 and older, $3.00 for children ages 3 to 12 and free under age 3.