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 it. This meant 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.
Participants can learn more this weekend at Salem Museum Summer Program. You asked and we listened! This year’s summer fun programs are open to all families and ages, adults and kids alike. These free programs will be held at 11am.
This week’s topic will be Life 200 Years Ago. Visitors will learn about what life was like in the Roanoke Valley in the 1820s and 1830s.
RSVP Required. Call 540-389-6760 or email garrett@salemmuseum.org to register.
