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Food historian Suzanne Corbett will describe how food defined 20th century American culture, and the type of food President Harry Truman ate from his childhood days in Missouri to the White House. A cooking demonstration and samples of from the time period will be featured. The event is free to the public and is sponsored […]
This old-fashioned medicine man show includes music and magical acts inspired by classic vaudeville performances and Ozark string bands. The show will entertain kids ages 1 to 100 and is free to the public. Complimentary samples from the Pint-Sized Ice Cream Shop will be served at the conclusion of the program. Bring the kids and […]
