Name: New Castle Historical Society Lecture
Start: 2021-02-10T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-02-10T20:30:00-05:00

New Castle Historical Society Lecture

New Castle Historical Society Lecture: For many people the idea of African American foodways equals ‘Soul Food’ or southern cooking. Before the great migration of the 19^th century, the foodways of Blacks in New York were based on the culinary traditions of the Dutch and indigenous people as much as they were British or African. Differences in climate also meant different foods were grown or available for foraging. Black History Month presents us with an opportunity to look at New York’s colonial period and ponder a different root to our food lineage. Culinary historian, Lavada Nahon will share information about the colonial and early new nation periods, highlighting Dutch and indigenous foodways, the work of enslaved and free cooks, and their impact on our current food culture that you can enjoy at home. Free. Registration is required, visit https://www.newcastlehs.org/events/

or call 914-238-4666

This lecture is part of the New Castle Historical Society’s ongoing program Food for Thought: A Tasty Exploration of Food History, Culture and Community