Join us in-person at the library or online for a presentation by Dr. Christiane Warren, Executive Director of the Delaware Agricultural Museum. She will give an overview of the recently opened exhibition on Produce & Food, held in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institute. Dr. Warren also will provide a review of the history of the Dairy industry in Delaware in advance of the museum’s upcoming exhibit “Dairying in Delaware.”

The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village represents Delaware’s largest and most important industry. Through their exhibits and programs, the Museum strives to increase public awareness and appreciation for both the history and the future of this vital sector of Delaware’s market economy. Open since 1980, their mission is to “Promote agricultural education, awareness and an appreciation for cultural heritage, enriching the lives of the people in our community, our state and beyond our borders.”

For centuries, Delaware has grown, produced, and brewed foods and drinks that have traveled across the country and around the world. But where do these goods come from and who are the people, past and present, that have made this possible? Through programs and lectures, History Revival: Food and Drink Across Delmarva will connect the public to the rich history of agriculture on the Delmarva peninsula, and the unique goods that have graced Delaware's tables for centuries. This lecture series is a collaborative effort of the Zwaanendael Museum and Lewes Public Library and has been made possible in part by Delaware Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

NOTE: this session is available to attend in-person or through Zoom. You MUST REGISTER and indicate which you prefer.

If you need assistance with registration or getting your Zoom invitation, please email us.

Basic written instructions for using Zoom may be found here and a brief video tutorial may be found here. Closed captioning is available for all our sessions. Information on enabling closed captioning in Zoom may be found here.