Taste History at “Dining in Colonial Maryland” at Oxford Community Center

What was on the dinner table in Colonial Maryland? How did Marylanders cook, dine, and turn the ingredients available to them into the dishes that became part of the region’s culinary story?
The Oxford Community Center and The Oxford Museum invite the community to discover the answers—and enjoy a taste of history along the way—at “Dining in Colonial Maryland” on Thursday, September 10, at 5:30pm.
The evening will feature cookbook author and historian Joyce M. White, who will bring Maryland’s culinary past to life through an engaging presentation exploring food and dining in the colonial era.
And this is one history program guests won’t experience only by listening: a food tasting is included.
White, whose A Taste of History work celebrates the connection between food and the past, will give guests an opportunity to consider history through a deliciously different lens. Food can reveal how people lived, what resources they had available, and the traditions that shaped everyday life—and this special program offers the chance to explore that history one bite at a time.
“Food has an incredible ability to connect us to another time and place,” said Liza Ledford, Executive Director of the Oxford Community Center. “This evening combines history, storytelling, and tasting in a way that makes the past feel wonderfully immediate. We’re delighted to partner with The Oxford Museum and welcome Joyce White to Oxford.”
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an adventurous foodie, a home cook, or simply curious about life in early Maryland, “Dining in Colonial Maryland” promises an entertaining evening filled with stories, flavors, and discoveries..
Tickets are $10. For tickets and additional information, visit OXFORDCC.ORG.
Come hungry for history—and leave with a new appreciation for the flavors and stories of Maryland’s past.