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Jarrell Plantation Historic site hosts 33rd 'Syrup Makin' Day'

Folks headed out to the Jarrell plantation for some 'sweet' times to watch how cane syrup is made.

JULIETTE, Ga. — The 33rd annual 'Syrup Makin' Day' was held at Jarrell Plantation in Juliette on Saturday.

Folks headed out for some 'sweet' times to watch how cane syrup is made.

Once a year, the Jarrell Plantation shows off their historic old machinery and show old-school farm techniques by demonstrating how they make cane syrup.

The entire process of making the syrup was shown, from cooking cane juice in the original kettles to showing off the steam powered cane press. 

There was also a chance to sip on cane juice while watching people spin on traditional machines, weave on looms, and cook over a wood stove.

People were even able to purchase bottles of hot cane syrup at the end of the day.

The event lasted from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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