One such archive is the Tennessee State Library and Archives. The TSLA has several online exhibits to explore and now they have a NEW one.
Stirring Up the Past: Revolutions in Tennessee Cooking Virtual Exhibit was added to their website this week. The TSLA describes this virtual exhibit as:
Prior to the current age, food preparation took months of planning and dedication. Putting meals together was more than scanning directions on the back of the box; it required hard-earned wisdom and a lot of time. For example, a vinegar recipe from the 1800s states, “It should be made in May to be ready for the fall pickling.” The exhibit covers not only how food was prepared but also how the latest technology has transformed the face of modern day cooking. The exhibit delves into Native American cooking, Pioneer/Civil War cooking, Victorian cooking and cooking in the Modern Age. Join us for a nostalgic view of the way the original Betty Crockers got it done! Whether you eat fitness bars or indulge in Ben and Jerry’s, our exhibit will satisfy your hunger to know how food preparation originated. Bring your intellectual appetite!
The topics covered in the exhibit are:
Native Americans
Pioneer Food Preparations
Civil War Era
Victorian Era
Modern Era
There is even a link in the exhibit where you can download old recipes from 1767-1985.
No exhibit would be complete without photos and documents and this virtual exhibit has both.
Virtual exhibits are starting to become very popular with archives. They can reach a wider audience virtually than in-person visits, especially with this time of the coronavirus. The next time you are visiting an archives website, check and see if they have any virtual exhibits.
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