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.
Discover Your Roots: A Genealogy Workshop for Beginners
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Join us for a free, beginner-friendly genealogy workshop!
San Jacinto Family Day: Historic Weaving
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Basketry is a skill that would have been commonplace for historic settlers and other communities. For our Historic Weaving program, educators will teach about baskets and basketry, as well as present the opportunity for participants to practice some of these historic skills to make a woven ornament to take home.