Historic Foodways Society of the Delaware Valley

04/23/2026

Missed Dan's Baseball Talk in Reading last year? Here's another chance to hear it!
https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/15837951

Join food historian Dan Macey for a delicious deep dive into the evolution of ballpark cuisine. From early peanuts and hot dogs to modern gourmet creations, discover how America’s...

04/20/2026

A great talk!

2 likes. "Culinary Historians | Taste of Revolution: Soldiers’ Food in the War for Independence"

04/19/2026

An event of interest!!

Hearth Cook wanted!

Do you love traditional cooking techniques and want to share them with the world? We are looking for a Hearth Cook to lead demonstrations this summer on dates between July 4 to 25, and August 4 to 6 for our Kids Dig History! program, Revolutionary Kids day camp, and other Living History events.

Previous demonstrations include fasnachts, Christmas cookies, seasonal meals, and more!

Contact [email protected] for more details.

04/19/2026

Calling all hearth cooks!

Hearth Cook wanted!

Do you love traditional cooking techniques and want to share them with the world? We are looking for a Hearth Cook to lead demonstrations this summer on dates between July 4 to 25, and August 4 to 6 for our Kids Dig History! program, Revolutionary Kids day camp, and other Living History events.

Previous demonstrations include fasnachts, Christmas cookies, seasonal meals, and more!

Contact [email protected] for more details.

04/04/2026

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Another item of interest!

Director of Prestigious Scholarships and Public Heritage Studies Jean-Paul Benowitz recently published a historical biography, “Sarah Tyson Rorer, The Pure Food Movement & Mount Gretna’s Rorer Hall of Cookery,” exploring the life and largely forgotten legacy of the first American dietitian, Sarah “Sallie” Tyson Heston Rorer (1849-1937)!

Based in Lebanon County, Rorer pioneered American dietary studies as the founder of the Philadelphia Cooking School and the Chautauqua School of Domestic Science at Mount Gretna, earning recognition as the nation’s first dietitian and a leading culinary and civic leader of the Progressive Era who helped establish home economics education nationwide.

Published in collaboration between the Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society and Lebanon County Historical Society, the book celebrates Rorer’s legacy, with all proceeds helping to preserve local history for future generations.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3NAUaXB.

04/03/2026

Thought this might be of interest!
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Culinary Historians | Taste of Revolution: Soldiers’ Food in the War for Independence When Thursday April 16, 2026: 6:00pm to 7:30pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar Where Downtown Library: 4th Floor Program Room Description Baker and historian Jeff Pavlik allows us to look into the...

03/30/2026

A great story!

03/25/2026

Mark your calendars for some very interesting talks!

Landis Valley Launches America 250 Lecture Series Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Role in the Nation’s Story

Lancaster, PA — As part of the statewide America 250 initiative, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum will launch its America 250 Lecture Series beginning May 29, 2026.

Rooted in the theme “Pennsylvania’s Story is America’s Story,” this monthly series brings leading historians and scholars to Lancaster County to explore the people, traditions, and events that shaped both the Commonwealth and the nation.

Held on the last Friday of each month (May–October), the series is designed as an engaging “Happy Hour” lecture experience, featuring:

Expert-led presentations
Light refreshments
Audience Q&A and discussion

Featured speakers include:

Patrick Donmoyer (Kutztown University)
Scott Mingus (Underground Railroad historian)
Philip Gruber (Lancaster Farming)
Dr. Scott Sheely
Lynnette Miller
Dr. William Woys Weaver
John Kolar (Annual Meeting Keynote)

The series serves as a cornerstone of Landis Valley’s America 250 programming, leading into a major upcoming exhibition on Lancaster gunsmiths of the early republic, curated in partnership with Landis Valley curator Jen Royer.

Event Details

📍 Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟 Admission:
FREE for Landis Valley Associates Members
$10 General Admission

💻 Virtual Access:
All lectures will be available to members live and on-demand via a private link.

Plan your visit and join us in celebrating 250 years of history:
https://www.landisvalleymuseum.org/learning/adults

03/18/2026

In case anyone is interested in a Philly style high tea! Bloomsday is a lovely venue, and Binding Agents will have books available!
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02/21/2026

Come support our member emeritus!

Come visit the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead on Sunday, March 1, from 1 - 4 p.m. for a demonstration and evolution on 18th c. gingerbread. Location: 114 Dreahook Road, Lebanon.

Thanks to the , a partner of the , for their support through the Hunterdon County History Partnership Program!