(Bitter)sweet History: Exploring 18th Century Chocolate From Bean to Beverage

Join award winning historian and educator Michele Gabrielson for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive program explores the fascinating history of chocolate during the 18th century, a ......More

Join award winning historian and educator Michele Gabrielson for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive program explores the fascinating history of chocolate during the 18th century, a pivotal time when this once-exclusive beverage became a beloved delicacy across the world. We will examine the origins of chocolate, tracing its journey from Mesoamerica to its introduction in Spain and subsequent spread across the continent and back to the American colonies. The program concludes by sampling chocolate that would have been enjoyed by colonists! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bittersweet-history-exploring-18th-century-chocolate-from-bean-to-beverage

Lecture - "The White Fund of Lawrence"

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https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-white-fund-of-lawrence-175-years-of-a-library-lectures-and-art The History of Lawrence’s White Fund with Jay Dowd & Bob Frishman Discover the little-known story of a 175-year-old foundation that supports a free annual lecture series, makes grants to help Lawrence youth, and holds an extraordinary art collection of works by Claude Monet, Camille Pissaro, and more.

"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of TRIVIA!"

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https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-trivia LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF TRIVIA! A Fundraiser to Support the Mission of the Andover Center for History & Culture. CALLING ALL HISTORY BUFFS!  (And even those who aren't) Think you know you American Revolution history facts and fiction? Put your revolutionary -era expertise to the test and join us for a fun evening of trivia and storytelling at Oak & Iron Brewery Between rounds of trivia, local journalist and author, Chris Klein, will share tales about Andover's role in the fight for American independence

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