What did the soldiers of the Continental Army eat to fuel their fight for independence? What about the officers or General George Washington? Food insecurity was a monumental challenge faced by all those involved in the American Revolution. John Ota, a bestselling and award winning author of books such as “The Kitchen” (2021 Taste Canada Awards finalist and a 2021 Paris Gourmand Cookbook finalist) and the newly released book “The Dining Room” joins the Mansion to discuss what these rations would have looked like for throughout the ranks. Ota’s deep research into the foodways of the Revolution will offer a detailed and thoughful lecture on the true circumstances of the Military encampment and headquarters menus – including what would have been eaten by soldiers and Generals alike when stationed at the MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION.
From soldier’s rations to George Washington’s war time birthday celebrations, learn about the culinary history of the American Revolution.
This is a virtual event;link will be emailed upon registration.
If you were to take a time machine back to 18th-century Manhattan, you would come across lush forests, rolling hills, an abundance of wildlife, and small Dutch family farms scattered throughout the countryside.
While most of that rural beauty has vanished thanks to 300 years of industrialization, one lone farmhouse has stood the test of time and still in its original plot on bustling Broadway.
It’s time to explore this important piece of New York history after the doors close to the public.
Join New York Adventure Club for an after-hours tour & wine reception at the Dyckman Farmhouse. Built in 1784, this Dutch Colonial style farmhouse is the last remaining one of its kind in Manhattan
New York Adventure Club’s private experience will include:
– Stories around the Dyckman family, rural Northern Manhattan landscape, and a lifestyle that disappeared during the transformation from farming community to urban neighborhood
– A private, after-hours tour through the historic rooms and garden of the 238-year-old Dyckman Farmhouse.
– A wine & cheese reception in the backyard garden, which includes a small reproduced smokehouse from 1916, a well, and a Hessian Hut that British troops would have lived in during the early days of the Revolutionary War.
Register using the link in our bio and we hope to see you there!
