Famous Kentucky Flavors
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Think you know Kentucky's signature flavors? 🥃
From the Hot Brown and fried chicken to Bibb lettuce, bourbon, and beyond, Kentucky has given the world more iconic foods than you might expect. Discover the stories behind the dishes, drinks, and culinary traditions that helped shape the Commonwealth—and the people who made them famous.
Seventh-generation Kentuckian and author Blair Thomas Hess will serve up fascinating history, surprising fun facts, and the cultural connections woven into Kentucky's best-known flavors. Along the way, you'll gain a new appreciation for the foods that have become part of our state's identity.
Psst... Stick around for a tasting featuring a selection of Kentucky-made favorites, including Ale-8-One and Benedictine.
Whether you're a curious foodie, a proud Kentucky history buff, or simply love discovering the stories behind everyday things, you're sure to leave with something new to savor.
*This program was funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.*
ABOUT KENTUCKY HUMANITIES
Kentucky Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C. Kentucky Humanities is supported by the National Endowment and by private contributions. Kentucky Humanities recognize a need to build civic engagement as well as literacy, and they want to involve all ages and all places from Pine Knot to Princeton. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can learn from the stories of others. These stories, taken together, are the stories of our communities, our counties, our regions, and our unique Kentucky culture and heritage.
For ages 5 and up. Just drop in!
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
From the Hot Brown and fried chicken to Bibb lettuce, bourbon, and beyond, Kentucky has given the world more iconic foods than you might expect. Discover the stories behind the dishes, drinks, and culinary traditions that helped shape the Commonwealth—and the people who made them famous.
Seventh-generation Kentuckian and author Blair Thomas Hess will serve up fascinating history, surprising fun facts, and the cultural connections woven into Kentucky's best-known flavors. Along the way, you'll gain a new appreciation for the foods that have become part of our state's identity.
Psst... Stick around for a tasting featuring a selection of Kentucky-made favorites, including Ale-8-One and Benedictine.
Whether you're a curious foodie, a proud Kentucky history buff, or simply love discovering the stories behind everyday things, you're sure to leave with something new to savor.
*This program was funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.*
ABOUT KENTUCKY HUMANITIES
Kentucky Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C. Kentucky Humanities is supported by the National Endowment and by private contributions. Kentucky Humanities recognize a need to build civic engagement as well as literacy, and they want to involve all ages and all places from Pine Knot to Princeton. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone can learn from the stories of others. These stories, taken together, are the stories of our communities, our counties, our regions, and our unique Kentucky culture and heritage.
For ages 5 and up. Just drop in!
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Where is it happening?
Central Library - Bullitt County Public Library, 740 Conestoga Parkway,Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States
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