The History of Beekeeping: Bees in Connecticut, North America and the World

Name: The History of Beekeeping: Bees in Connecticut, North America and the World
Start: 2025-05-07T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-07T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Torrington Historical Society

Wed May 07 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Torrington Historical Society | Torrington

Publisher/HostTorrington Historical Society

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The History of Beekeeping: Bees in Connecticut, North America and the World

Presented by beekeeper Tammi Worsham, Chair of the Outreach Committee of the Back Yard Beekeepers Association.
About this Event

This program focuses on the evolution of beekeeping from the collection of honey from wild hives to the domestication of bees into managed hives. Learn how ancient civilizations collected and used honey, how bees came to the US, the rising popularity of beekeeping as a hobby in CT and the importance of hives in modern agricultural practices. Participants can taste early summer and fall honey to observe the differences. Information on planting for bee health will be provided.