SUGAR AND SPICE: GINGERBREAD HISTORY

Description

In early America, ginger was considered a sign of wealth because it had to be imported. Not until after Christmas became a national holiday in 1870 did gingerbread become associated with American celebrations of Christmas. Chase down the story of the gingerbread man and his ancestors with Clara Silverstein of Historic Newton. The talk is part of the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum’s Gingerbread Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. View the magical display of gingerbread houses and creations of some of Greater Boston's finest bakeries and caterers. Kids are welcome to try decorating a gingerbread cookie of their own. Visit the vendor hall and start (or finish!) your holiday shopping.

Preliminary Event Schedule

10am Doors open. Free admission, but donations are welcome! Sample the special Gingerbread Clif Bar courtesy of Clif Bar & Co..

10:30am Story time. Spend a few minutes listening to a holiday tale!

11am-12pm Decorate gingerbread cookies courtesy of Verrill Farm of Concord.

12:30pm Hear the Wellesley College Tupelos sing a few holiday favorites!

1-2pm Docent tours: learn more about the history of the Waterworks.

2pm Guest Lecture “Sugar and Spice: Gingerbread History” with Clara Silverstein of Historic Newton.

3:30pm-5pm Docent tours: learn more about the history of the Waterworks.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free but donations are welcome

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