a page from a diary written in ink

Historic Writing Workshop

Saturday 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

In this workshop, you will discover the importance of Sallie’s diary, learn about education before and after emancipation, use historic inks, make a quill pen, and be inspired to start recording your own story!

High on the Hog book cover

Levi Jordan & Varner-Hogg Plantations Virtual Book Club

Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Jessica B. Harris This book provides a narrative history of the foods and foodways that began in Africa, traversed the Atlantic slave routes, and entered into the American continent. The author describes the foods of the African American experience, and details how each became a part of American culture, history, and identity. This book also offers 20 recipes amongst stories and essays written about food and how it traveled and made its impact on the world.