(Bitter)sweet History: Exploring 18th Century Chocolate from Bean to Beverage

Name: (Bitter)sweet History: Exploring 18th Century Chocolate from Bean to Beverage
Start: 2026-04-09T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-09T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 97 Main St, Andover, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01810

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

97 Main St, Andover, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01810 | Andover, MA

Join award winning historian and educator Michele Gabrielson for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive program explores the fascinating history of chocolate during the 18th century, a pivotal time when this once-exclusive beverage became a beloved delicacy across the world. We will examine the origins of chocolate, tracing its journey from Mesoamerica to its introduction in Spain and subsequent spread across the continent and back to the American colonies. The program concludes by sampling chocolate that would have been enjoyed by colonists!