Stories at the Old Schoolhouse: Independence Cake, by Deborah Hopkinson (author) and Giselle Potter (illustrator)

Spend an hour at Old York, hearing a story highlighting New England history and culture. Afterwards enjoy a related activity or take a peek inside the historic one-room York Corner Schoolhouse.

Recommended for children ages 4 to 10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is FREE!

For more information email Erin Tewksbury at [email protected], or call 207-363-4974. 

This week, we will be hearing Independence Cake, by Deborah Hopkinson (author) and Giselle Potter (illustrator).

Celebrate American independence with a story inspired by the childhood of Amelia Simmons, author of the first American cookbook, published in 1796. Before then, all the cookbooks printed and used in America were British. After the story we will visit the York Corner Schoolhouse to sign the Declaration of Independence and try some Independence Cake. 

Generously sponsored by Kennebunk Savings.