Bound to the Fire: How Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine

April 19
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

James Madison's Montpelier

11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station, VA 22957
Orange, Va 22957
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Join us for a lecture exploring the central role of Virginia’s enslaved cooks in shaping American cuisine. Dr. Deetz examines the chefs and kitchens of colonial Virginia, highlighting the knowledge, skills, and traditions that profoundly influenced what we now recognize as American foodways, and the enduring legacy of those contributions. Reception to follow.

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