Thu March 26, 2026

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Cast Iron Cooking Class at Prairie D’Ane Battlefield, April 18
Prescott, AR — The Nevada County Depot Museum invites the public to step back in time and savor the flavors of history at a special cast-iron cooking class on Saturday, April 18, held at the scenic Prairie D’Ane Battlefield. Registration is required and tickets are on sale now at TheDepotMuseum.org/events.

Led by seasoned presenter Sheila Ballard, this hands-on workshop will teach participants how
to cook over an open flame using traditional cast iron Dutch ovens. Attendees will prepare a full
meal—including dessert—using historical recipes and techniques that reflect the culinary
heritage of the region.

Prairie D’Ane is managed by The Nevada County Depot Museum and consists of 800+ acres of
the original natural prairie. Prairie D’Ane Battlefield is open year round and includes fishing
ponds, walking trails, and interpretive signs detailing the history of the site.

The Dutch Oven Cooking class begins at 11 a.m. is $25 per person. Pre-registration is required.
Register online at TheDepotMuseum.org/Events. For more information, call 870-887-5821 or
email TheDepotMuseum@gmail.com.

Discover the flavors of frontier life—and take home skills that last.

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