"The Many Meanings of Maple” with Michael Lange

Dr. Michael Lange is a professor of anthropology and folklore at Champlain College in Burlington. He has authored several academic works on cultural identity. His recent work draws on research with sugarmakers across Vermont and includes “Foodie Influence on the Culinary Meanings of Maple Syrup” and “Sweet Bedfellows: Continuity, Change, and Terror in Maple Syrup”. His most recent book, Meanings of Maple, is due out next year. His current talk focuses on the different ways that maple carries meaning in Vermont. Economic meanings, heritage meanings, ecological meanings, and many more are explored in this interactive talk."

Admission is free, but donations accepted to support the Homestead’s educational programs.

Oct 23, 2024, 4 to 5 PM

Oct 26, 2024, 5 to 8 PM

Oct 27, 2024, 10 to 11 AM