In conjunction with Lorenzo’s 2016 special exhibition “Dinner is Served! Exploring the Culinary Arts at Lorenzo,” the Friends of Lorenzo will sponsor a program on the history of chocolate in America at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the Cazenovia Public Library community room.
“Sweet Beginnings: A History of Chocolate in America” will be offered by representatives from Herkimer Home State Historic Site, with support from the MARS American Heritage Chocolate program. Herkimer Home staff will present a chocolate-making demonstration, offer an overview of the discovery and history of chocolate and share little-known facts about the role of chocolate in American culture since Colonial times.
Herkimer Home is located in Little Falls, N.Y. Built in the late 18th century by settler, businessman and Revolutionary War hero Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer, this grand Georgian mansion sits on the banks of the Mohawk River in a picturesque landscape that remains remarkably unspoiled after two centuries of change.
The public is invited to attend this free presentation; light refreshments will follow.
For more information, visit LorenzoNY.org or contact Jackie Roshia at 655-3200, ext. 106.
