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Salt Making Demonstration

Sat, Aug 16

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Center for Pioneer Life

Join "The Salt Maker", Jim Bordwine, to learn about all things salt making, just like in the old days in Saltville Virginia!

Salt Making Demonstration
Salt Making Demonstration

Time & Location

Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA

About the event

Saltville, Virginia, has a rich history of salt production dating back to prehistoric times. Located in the Appalachian Mountains, the area was naturally endowed with abundant salt deposits. During the Civil War, Saltville became a strategic location due to its salt production, which was crucial for preserving food for the Confederate army. The town's saltworks were extensive, with large boiling vats and evaporation ponds used to extract salt from the brine. After the war, the salt industry continued to play a vital role in Saltville's economy. The process involved drilling wells to reach the brine, which was then brought to the surface and evaporated in large pans to produce salt. This method remained in use until the early 20th century when the industry declined due to competition and the advent of refrigeration.


Today, Saltville celebrates its heritage with historical markers and museums, preserving the story of its salt-making past and its…


Tickets

  • Salt Making Demo

    $5.00
    +$0.13 service fee

Total

$0.00

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Telephone 828.536.0337

Email media@pioneerlife.org

Address 134 Joe Young Road

Burnsville, North Carolina 28714 

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