The Friends of the Waterbury Public Library have been hosting fascinating Spring Tea programs in May for many years, and this year will be no different, with a great program entitled, "Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables":
Common garden vegetables have long and fascinating histories. Science and history writer Rebecca Rupp will discuss the stories behind many of our favorites, among them the much-maligned tomato and potato, the (mostly) popular pumpkin, and Vermont’s dynamic duo of kale and Gilfeather turnip. Find out why a lot of us don’t like beets, how a 17th-century pirate named the bell pepper, how carrots won the Trojan War, and how George Washington was nearly assassinated with a plate of poisoned peas.

This event is free and open to the public.

As always, a delicious assortment of refreshments will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Waterbury Library.

Thanks to our sponsors at the VT Humanities Council to help bring this program to our library.

Jan 24, 2025, 11 to 11:45 AM

Jan 25, 2025, 3 to 5 PM

Jan 27, 2025, 12 to 12:45 PM