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Edible History: A Granola Tasting
2025-09-20 13:00:00 2025-09-20 14:30:00 America/Chicago Edible History: A Granola Tasting A presentation about the history of granola, followed by a demonstration and a tasting. Martin Luther King Branch - Community Room

Saturday, September 20
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 13:00:00 2025-09-20 14:30:00 America/Chicago Edible History: A Granola Tasting A presentation about the history of granola, followed by a demonstration and a tasting. Martin Luther King Branch - Community Room

Martin Luther King Branch

Community Room

A presentation about the history of granola, followed by a demonstration and a tasting.

Abolitionists, eugenicists and court fights! Come to the Martin Luther King Library to learn about the colorful history of granola. From its origins as (barely) edible health food to the oat/nut/fruit combo we know today, granola has seen a lot in the 162 years since James Caleb Jackson formulated and began serving (and selling) "granula" from "Our Home Hygenic Institute" in Danville, New York. This program will include taste samples and a demonstration on how to make it at home to suit your original taste preferences. Registration requested.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Food/Cooking | Cultural Heritage |

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Martin Luther King Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Tiffany Thornton
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