The Estes Valley Library is inviting the community to embark on a virtual journey to the Smithsonian Institution this spring. On April 2, join Paula Johnson, curator and project director of the American Food History Project, for a discussion on Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. This enlightening webinar will explore the people, ingredients, events, and movements that have influenced American eating habits throughout history. You’ll learn about the impact of food companies on home cooking, the role of immigration and migration in shaping American cuisine, and how coming together in the kitchen can shape our collective future.
Afterward, try your hand at cooking featured recipes that reflect American history and culture.
On June 3, Matt Shindell, curator at the National Air and Space Museum, will present a fascinating talk on Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet. In his book For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet