corn-husking bee†

Hist.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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an affair where neighbors gathered to husk corn and to enjoy social activities.

Quotations

1863

The young people from Cedar Creek had gone to a corn-husking bee at Vernon's. . . .

1923

The early settlers used to combine work and pleasure by having quilting, corn-husking and barn-raising "bees" followed by dancing and refreshments.