Event Lectures and Symposia First, Catch a Trout: Exploring 19th and 20th Century U.S. Community Cookbooks

Date and Location

  • When: Saturday, August 24, 2024

    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

  • Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Hall DE (Level 2, North Building)

    801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001

Part of National Book Festival ; 2024 National Book Festival

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Fundraising cookbooks, affectionately referred to as community cookbooks, serve as a rich source beyond mere recipes. They capture a glimpse into culture, society and history. Join Library of Congress culinary specialist for a tour through the Library's collection of digitized U.S. community cookbooks from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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