Food History Lecture: Tidbits from Virginia’s Culinary History

Food History Lecture: Tidbits from Virginia’s Culinary History

You won't want to miss this interesting lecture about the culinary history of Virginia and its many influences! Join AARP Virginia and attendees from across the U.S. for a free virtual event on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET 

AARP membership not required.

From Berkeley Plantation’s claim to have held the true First Thanksgiving, to Richmond’s modern allure as one of the best food cities in the country, Virginia’s culinary history spans more than 400 years of European, African American, and Virginia Indian influences. We will explore items from our collection that speak to the way food has played an active role in our history, as a community anchor and economic driver. We are joined again this week by staff members of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture to lead this presentation!

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society—a private, non-profit organization. The Historical Society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum, and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.