After the tour and lunch at House on the Rock, our group boarded the bus for Pendarvis in Mineral Point, WI. This is a restored lead mining settlement from the 1830's. Cornish miners from Cornwall, England settled there in the boom years of lead mining and constructed small limestone homes. Our guide, Cindy, is pictured as she explained how Robert Neal and Edgar Hellum saved several of the original structures beginning in 1935.
The next stop was a Brewery Pottery Studio. We saw a pottery demonstration and enjoyed a shopping opportunity. This individual was very skilled in her work!
Next it was on to Potosi, WI where we toured Whispering Bluffs Winery and the National Brewery Museum. Our tour leader explained how a couple of not-for-profit groups are working to preserve the history of American breweries. A delicious dinner followed at the Potosi Brewery Company Restaurant. Then it was back to the hotel after a very busy day
Unrelated note: For those who remember Sharon Tanner (Saline County Extension Home Economist), her husband, Jim, passed away today--Sept. 19th. Per his request there will not be a funeral service. Send a note to ieafcslife@gmail.com if you would like Sharon's address so you can send a card.
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