USU Museum of Anthropology — How Sweet it is: The History of Chocolate

Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology offers a sweet activity at its next Saturdays at the Museum offering Feb. 19.

An exhibit, “How Sweet it is: The History of Chocolate,” recounts chocolate’s history that is as rich as it is robust as the sweet treat.

From the fruit’s early roots in South America to the modern Valentine’s Day chocolate-filled hearts, the treat has made an impression on many and varied societies. The Saturday event is a celebration of chocolate, sure to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth, event organizers said.

The museum features educational displays on the origins and history of chocolate around the world. Activities include Chocolate Bingo Trivia, chocolate carvings and sculpture and M&M ™ chocolate painting activities.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252.

In addition to its Saturday program hours, the Museum of Anthropology is open to USU students and members of the public six days a week, with regular hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

Funding for Saturday events is provided by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU.

Related links:

• USU Anthropology Program
• 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