Historic Talks in Historic Buildings with Harriet Baskas

About

Together with the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and Humanities Washington, we are pleased to continue our historic lecture series, “Historic Talks in Historic Buildings.” The series brings public programs into historic places across Seattle—places rich with history and meaning—while highlighting the voices and scholarship shaping our understanding of the past.

“Really Old Food, A Love Story,” presented by Harriet Baskas

Explore food that is so old, unusual, or meaningful that no one dares throw it away.

From the 150-year-old pickle that resides in a Washington museum, to the foods found buried with mummies, and even the petrified banana that sparked a Banana Museum, discover why certain kinds of very old food still grip our imagination.

Why are some foods intentionally tucked away or preserved due to unusual, unintentional, or special circumstances? In this talk, hear and share stories of how these and other vintage vittles hold memories, tell stories, and connect us with family, culture, and history.

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About the Speaker

Harriet Baskas is an award-winning journalist and the author of nine books, including 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss and Hidden Treasures: What Museums Can’t or Won’t Show You. She writes about airports, aviation, museums, travel, and many other topics for outlets such as NBC News, The Points Guy, and her own site, StuckatTheAirport.com.

Harriet lives in Seattle.

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Image courtesy of James Frid Photography