History in the Kitchen - Grits

This online series illuminates what kinds of food were eaten by different people in colonial Virginia. In February 2025, we'll be making Grits.

Every 45-minute class spotlights a dish eaten by one of the following groups: the Mason family; people enslaved at Gunston Hall; the white laborers, shopkeepers, and tenant farmers; and the peoples native to this land. Participants will learn how social class and wealth affected what food people had access to.

Kids and adults alike will have a great time learning history while cooking! This program is designed for families with kids 10-18, but is open to participants of all ages. All sessions are complimentary.

Event Venue

Online