In the 1800s, a root cellar was a common underground structure on farms and homesteads used for storing produce and other foods like eggs, butter, cheese, and even meat and alcohol, thanks to the naturally cool and humid conditions. This food was vital for both man and beast providing vitamins throughout the winter. These cellars, often dug into hillsides and lined with stone, provided a vital way to preserve food through winter before the advent of refrigeration. They were fundamental to food s
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Come explore an 1800s root cellar -Root cellars were common on 19th century farms. The stone-lined cellar in Ledyard Connecticut is dug into an earthen rise not far from the ledyard sash sawmill - stone lined and underground is typical construction for a root cellar. This construction resulted in a storage area that stayed at a consistent, above-freezing temperature year-round. Despite the name, not just root vegetables, but apples, cabbage, pumpkins, and other foods were kept in these chambers
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