Experience History Through Taste: Colonial Culinary Classes!

Step back in time and explore the rich, complex culinary traditions that shaped early America in this immersive culinary series. You’ll learn to prepare authentic dishes using techniques and ingredients from the colonial era.

Each session focuses on a unique aspect of colonial cuisine, offering hands-on opportunities to connect with the past through food. Learn how imported spices transformed simple ingredients into flavorful meals; celebrate one of colonial America’s most versatile fruits with sweet and savory recipes; explore the profound contributions of enslaved people to American cuisine, highlighting the African foodways, ingredients, and recipes that became integral to colonial diets; and try your hand at making rich, creamy butter.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, foodie, or curious learner, these classes offer a unique, hands-on journey through the intersection of food, culture, and history. Join us to honor the stories behind the dishes and savor the flavors of a shared past.

WHEN: Saturday mornings (Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 5, June 14, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8); 10am-11:30am

WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004

TICKETS: $58 per class; save 20% when registering for all seven classes in the series

This series consists of 7 independent sessions and will take place indoors in our historic Adriance farmhouse. Sign up for the whole series and receive a discounted rate, or select individual sessions that work for you!

NOTE: These classes are open to all interested teenagers ages 16 years and up, as well as adults. Limited capacity.

Instructors: Chris Lord-Barry, Curator of the Queens County Farm Museum’s 18th Century Adriance Farmhouse and Laura Graney, Director of Education at the Queens County Farm Museum. Chris has been teaching at the Queens County Farm Museum for over 30 years. Chris’ classes include a children’s colonial cooking class, 18th century cooking demonstrations, and an adult cooking class. Chris thrives on sharing the fascinating tales of colonial history, the charm of its daily life, and the artistry behind its timeless cooking techniques. Laura has been teaching at the Queens County Farm Museum for 9 years, and is a former restauranteur and caterer. Laura is passionate about sharing her culinary expertise, turning every lesson into a flavorful adventure.