This spring, the Smithsonian Institution is offering a unique opportunity for virtual visits to their museums and galleries. The Estes Valley Library is hosting two engaging presentations from curators at the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum.
On April 2, join Paula Johnson, curator and project director of the American Food History Project, for a discussion on Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. This enlightening webinar will explore the connections between food and American history, including the impact of food companies on home cooking, the role of immigration and migration in shaping American cuisine, and how coming together in the kitchen can shape our collective future. Following this presentation, you can try your hand at cooking featured recipes that reflect American history and culture.
On June 3, don’t miss out on a presentation from Matt Shindell, curator at the National Air and Space Museum, as he discusses his book For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet. Shindell explores Mars’ place in human imagination throughout history
