Pumpkin pie, gingerbread, mulled cider - these are just a few of the spiced sweet treats that dominate the fall and holiday season in America. But where do all these foods come from? And how did tropical plants like nutmeg and sugarcane end up on American shores? Join speaker Sarah Wassberg Johnson for a deep dive into the global history of the spice trade, the sugar trade, and the development of our favorite holiday foods.
This recording of the original program will include live Q&A by speaker Sarah Wassberg Johnson. The full recording will be available any time on our YouTube channel after the live event.
Speaker Bio:
Sarah Wassberg Johnson is the education and programs manager at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. She has an MA in public history from the University at Albany and researches food history in her spare time.
Registration:
No registration is required for this program. Program goes live at 7:00 PM EST on the Philipse Manor Hall YouTube Channel.
