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The Historic Art of Pomanders
Make Your Own Pomander
November 15, 2020 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT
Sunday Funday is back! One Sunday of the month, the Neill-Cochran House Museum opens its doors to feature hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and space to enjoy lunch in the shade. Though this version will be more sanitized and socially-distant than previous iterations, we hope you and your family take the opportunity to come out and do some crafts with us.
Take a step back in time to produce pomanders, oranges studded with cloves. Pomanders are an old technology, dating back as far as the Middle Ages, and in their earliest iteration could be any type of perfumed ball intended to ward off insects and to provide a pleasing scent.
Pomanders, as we know them today, became popular during the nineteenth century both as decorative objects (particularly at the holidays) and as elements of practical housekeeping – once dried, pomanders frequently were placed with clothing to ward off insects.
Join us to make your very own pomander and take the scent of orange and cloves home with you!
Our monthly Sunday Funday series is free with the price of museum admission. This is a drop-in event; it is not necessary to arrive at 1:00pm nor stay until 4:00pm to enjoy the activity. Though this activity will be taking place primarily outdoors, we still ask that all visitors wear masks at all times on the museum property. The Neill-Cochran House Museum is happy to provide free parking for our guests.
This event is free with admission to the museum, but we request that you register to let us know you are coming!
Can’t make it in person?
We will also be streaming the event online through zoom. To attend virtually register below and we will send you the zoom link!
Materials for Virtual Event
Oranges
Cloves
Ribbon
Creativity