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Taste of History: Presidential Food Adventure during February School Break


  • Rye Historical Society 1 Purchase Street Rye, NY, 10580 United States (map)

Who: Hey there, future history explorers! Join the Rye Historical Society for an exciting adventure during the school break, specially designed just for you!

What: Get ready for a super fun food adventure where you can become a history detective and a kitchen magician all at once. You'll learn about presidents and American food through scavenger hunts, hands-on activities, and more. You'll also get to taste new recipes, cook up familiar dishes in cool ways, and even learn some awesome recipes!

For Presidents' Day, we'll dive into the lives and tastes of some of America's coolest presidents. Discover what they loved to eat, how their meals were made, and how food influenced their lives and decisions. We'll also introduce you to fascinating characters like George Washington's amazing chef, Hercules Posey, who cooked up tasty surprises!

When: Two-Day Program - Feb 21 (Wed) & Feb 22 (Thu), 10am-3pm

Registration for single days now available!

If you are interested in signing up for a one-day program, please email Lauren Ackerley at lauren.ackerley@ryehistory.org to register.

For those interested in the two-day program, you can sign up using the link below to our Eventbrite page. Please note that registrants for the two-day program will receive a $25 gift card to our gift shop as a token of our appreciation.

Where: Square House Museum & Tavern 1 Purchase Street, Rye, NY

Join us for action packed days of food, fun, and history. Explore how food can tell exciting stories about our country and its leaders. Plus, we'll have games, crafts, and cool activities just for you!

Tickets: To secure your spot in this epic adventure, please visit our Eventbrite page and purchase your tickets for the full program here: Eventbrite Link

Space is limited to 10.

Pricing: Package for the two-day program is $150 plus fees; the price for each individual day is $75 plus fees.

Get ready for a taste of history like never before! We can't wait to see you there, and remember to bring your appetite for knowledge (and delicious food)!