PRESCOTT – 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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Images courtesy The Nevada County Depot Museum. Cast Iron Cooking class participants at Prairie D’Ane Battlefield, November 2025.