Lunch in the Backcountry in 1776

Step back in time with Historian Ben Barrington as he tells
the story of Tennessee's first permanent white settlers, the
William Bean Family. You will get a feeling of backcountry
life during 1776 as Ben invites you to help make 2
meals. The first is a meal for a 'Community Under Siege'
as Fort Watauga is attacked and Lydia Bean is taken by the Cherokee. The second meal is a 'Celebration Dinner' when Lydia Bean is returned from her captivity. The guests will cook these two meals with coaching from Ben and his volunteer staff.

What's included ?

Menu for 'Community Under Siege'
The name of several food items will be written on cards and
the guests will draw 7 of these cards to identify the ingredients
they have to use for the meal. This meal will involve impromptu
cooking…'make do with what you have'.
'Celebration Dinner' for the Return of Lydia Bean
• Hoe Cakes
• Ham
• Bison Tongue
• Succotash
• Baked Squash with nuts & fruit
• Homemade Butter
• Apple Cider & Birch Beer
Fried Pies