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Really Old Food, A Love Story

An Arts and Culture Program

2026-10-21 15:00:00 2026-10-21 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Really Old Food, A Love Story Join us for a program that celebrates the rich creative and cultural diversity in Pierce County Communities through arts and culture experiences. Graham - Graham Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 21
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Graham

Graham Meeting Room

Join us for a program that celebrates the rich creative and cultural diversity in Pierce County Communities through arts and culture experiences.

Join Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau presenter Harriet Baskas to explore food that is so old, unusual, or meaningful that no one dares throw it away.

From the 150-year-old pickle that resides in a Washington museum, to the foods found buried with mummies, and even the petrified banana that sparked a Banana Museum, discover why certain kinds of very old food still grip our imagination.

Why are some foods intentionally tucked away or preserved due to unusual, unintentional, or special circumstances? In this talk, hear and share stories of how these and other vintage vittles hold memories, tell stories, and connect us with family, culture, and history.

Speaker Bio
Harriet Baskas is an award-winning journalist and the author of nine books, including 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss and Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can’t or Won’t Show You. She writes about airports, aviation, museums, travel, and many other topics.

Registration optional, please register if you would like a reminder email a few days before the event. 

 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation/Panel | Performance |

Graham

Phone: 253-548-3322

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