It’s a repast from the past! Discover the cuisine of the Victorian Era and learn what President Garfield ate during the most important meals of his life. (Not lasagna.)
The speaker is Ranger Allison Powell from the James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
For more from President Garfield’s world:
Stamp collector. Bird shooter. Dull.
Even King George V admitted that he might be uninspiring, but he led the United Kingdom through a world war and made several groundbreaking changes during his 26-year reign.
MPL librarian and our in-house royalty expert Traci Hoffman explores the impact of this “dull” second-born son and unexpected monarch. She also examines some of the rumors surrounding this generation of the royal family. Was Albert, the king’s older brother, Jack the Ripper? (No.) Did George V die under somewhat suspicious circumstances? (Yes, if you believe his personal physician.) This talk is the first in Traci’s House of Windsor series.
For more from Hoffman on the House of Windsor:
Lake County Master Gardener Jane Onspaugh explains everything you need to know to grow asparagus. She discusses planting, growing, harvesting, and pest control.
You can visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs.
The next talk in the Master Gardeners’ Meet Us in the Garden series will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6. The topic will be companion planting.
Two more tips for any gardeners out there:
Customize an apron for your Little Chef at The HUB’s makerspace using its Cricut and heat press. (You can also create custom shirts, totes, and more!)
The makerspace also has a large-format printer, laser engraver, vinyl cutter, green-screen studio, and more state-of-the-art tech that can be used with library staff supervision.
Click here for more information on The HUB’s makerspace, including how to make a reservation. And click here for more makerspace and 3D printing ideas!
Discover how Lucretia Rudolph Garfield preserved the legacy of her husband, President James A. Garfield, and created the first presidential memorial library. After her husband was assassinated, Lucretia preserved President Garfield’s vast correspondence in her memory room, which set the precedent for the modern presidential library system. The story is told by Lucretia herself – as portrayed by Debbie Weinkamer, the lead volunteer at James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
The next talk in the Civil War series looks at American foreign policy during the war. It’s scheduled for noon on Wednesday, May 10.
For more from Lucretia Garfield:
