Grain and Potato Harvest Historicaly Unearthed at Lensahn Museum
The Lensahn Museum Farm in Germany is set to host its annual Threshing and Potato Festival on August 17th, inviting visitors to experience a slice of rural heritage.
In this celebration of traditional agricultural practices, you can witness live demonstrations of grain threshing, a process that was once crucial for our ancestors. Watch as vintage threshing machines, such as the Lanz threshing machine and the straw walker, separate the edible grain from the chaff.
The festival also offers a unique opportunity to participate in the potato harvest. Whether you're young or old, you're welcome to join in the fun and help dig up the potatoes using a hoe, spade, and even the historical potato digger.
The importance of keeping time during the threshing process cannot be overstated. By avoiding collisions with their flails, threshers ensured a safe and efficient process. You can learn about this historical practice during the festival.
Before the advent of mechanized equipment, potato harvesting was also a labour-intensive task. The Lensahn Museum Farm will showcase the historical potato digger, which was used for this purpose.
For those with an appetite, the festival's café and guesthouse will offer delicious cakes and dishes, while hearty grilled food will be available for the hungriest guests.
The Threshing and Potato Festival is more than just a historical event; it's a community gathering that celebrates the region's rich agricultural past. So, if you're planning to attend, get ready for a day filled with education, entertainment, and a festive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the farming heritage of the Lensahn area.
Enjoy a taste of the local lifestyle at the café and guesthouse, serving scrumptious cakes and dishes, as well as hearty grilled food.
After a day filled with historical demonstrations, take a stroll around the home-and-garden area to appreciate the charm of rural living in the past.
