HISTORY IS SWEET III: 18th Century Chocolate-Making Demo & Open House Tours

Schedule

Sun Aug 16 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Varnum House Museum, Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI, USA | East Greenwich, RI

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Varnum House Museum will host two immersive 18th-century chocolate making demonstrations put on by Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates.
About this Event

To answer your first question ... yes, there will be samples.

DEMONSTRATION OF CHOCOLATE MAKING IN EARLY AMERICA

On Sunday, August 16, the will host two immersive 18th-century chocolate making demonstrations put on by . Discover the secrets of how chocolate was made and enjoyed centuries ago! The Varnum House Museum is the perfect backdrop for a historic chocolate making adventure. Skilled chocolatiers in period attire will guide you through the traditional techniques used in the 1700s.

The Pewter Pot will have a variety of chocolates, sweets, and other chocolate products available for sale.

CHOCOLATE DEMO TICKETS & INFORMATION:

Two one-hour sessions are scheduled for 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Tickets are $17 per attendee, which directly benefits the Varnum House Museum. There are 25 spots for each session, so reserve today! To buy tickets, visit our EventBrite listing for this event.

OPEN-HOUSE TOURS OF THE VARNUM HOUSE

August 16 won't be all about chocolate! The Varnum House Museum will be open to the public for tours from 11 AM to 3:00 PM. Explore the Varnum House Museum where each room tells a story about life in the 18th century, particularly in Rhode Island. Our collection of artifacts and exhibits provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture of the 18th century and the life of the man who built the house, General James Mitchell Varnum!

Touring the museum during the open house is free, but donations are appreciated!


Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Open-House Tours of the Varnum House Museum
Host: Varnum House Museum

Info: FREE ADMISSION but donations encouraged. The Varnum House Museum will be open for tours from 11 AM to 3:00 PM. Our collection of artifacts and exhibits provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture of the 18th century and the life of the man who built the house, General James Mitchell Varnum! Open-house tours do not include a seat at the chocolate-making demo, but you can still buy chocolate!


🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Chocolate-Making Demonstrations Starting at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Host: Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates

Info: Discover the secrets of how chocolate was made and enjoyed centuries ago! The Varnum House Museum will host skilled chocolatiers from Pewter Pot to guide you through the traditional techniques used in the 1700s. Two sessions are offered and run for about an hour. You can choose either the 11 AM or 1 PM session.


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Varnum House Museum, Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI, USA, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.00 to USD 19.98

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