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Coffee is an important part of many morning routines. Long before the days of buying coffee grounds from the store, buying whole beans was the only way to get coffee. This meant coffee grinders, like this one pictured, were also part of people’s morning routines.
Beans were poured into the top, and the hand crank on the side was used to grind the beans as they fell through the machine. The grounds then came out of the bottom to be used to make coffee.
When beans were processed in a grinder like this they had to be used immediately because they quickly spoil once cut. This means this was a daily ritual for anyone who wanted their coffee in the morning.
Homeschool students ages 5+ can learn more next week at Salem Museum Homeschool Days.
On Nov. 20, students will learn about Life 200 Years Ago. They will learn what the Roanoke Valley was like in the 1800s and how different life was long ago.
Program presented at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. It will include hands-on history instruction, followed by a scavenger hunt across the Museum’s exhibits.
RSVP Required. Call 540-389-6760 or email garrett@salemmuseum.org to register.
Price is $4 per student. All parents/guardians/chaperones are free. Museum member’s registration is free.
