The History of Chocolate
It’s a sweet time of the year and with Valentine Day approaching, what better time to learn about the rich history of chocolate.
Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology hosts a celebration of chocolate Saturday, Feb. 11, at its weekly Saturdays at the Museum event.
Chocolate, a widely enjoyed tasty treat, has a rich history and patrons are invited to explore the many ways that chocolate can be enjoyed. The museum will provide a “Chocolate Around the World Tour” that describes what French, Italian, South American and Caribbean cultures have traditionally added to flavor chocolate. At the end of the tour visitors can sample hot chocolate with different additives from each culture.
Additional museum activities include a chance to make M & M watercolor Valentines, watch a video presentation titled Milton Hershey: The Chocolate King at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and participate in Chocolate Trivia Bingo at noon and 2 p.m.
“Every culture has chocolate and we eat a lot of it,” said Jessica Swift, a Saturdays program coordinator. “Americans eat on average about 11 pounds of chocolate a year, but that is 11th place compared to the rest of the world. The best part about chocolate is that it is a universal treat that transcends age, ethnicity and location.”
Community members and USU students alike can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.
The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.
For more information about museum events, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.
The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Related links:
USU Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Source: Museum of Anthropology
Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, (435) 797-7545, anthro.museum@usu.edu
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