Cast Iron Cooking to be presented at Fisherman's Corner Campground


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Posted Online: Aug. 02, 2012, 2:42 pm
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Press release submitted by Samantha Heilig

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is inviting guests to a campground program on Cast Iron Cooking. Join Gene Buss as he demonstrates how early settlers cooked in the pioneer days using cast iron pots and pans.

Visitors are invited to attend this program on Saturday, August 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Fisherman's Corner Campground Amphitheater, on Illinois 84 just north of Hampton, IL. This program is free of charge and everyone is invited to attend. An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age.

For more information please contact the Mississippi River Visitor Center at (309) 794-5338.






















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