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Smithsonian, DeKalb County History Center fall events continue

History Center to host fall events in conjunction with ongoing “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit

By Shaw Local News Network
Part of the new exhibit “Food: Gathering Around the Table,” now open at the DeKalb County History Center in Sycamore. The exhibit was created by the DeKalb County History Center in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street program.

Shaw Local file photo – Part of the new exhibit “Food: Gathering Around the Table,” now open at the DeKalb County History Center in Sycamore. The exhibit was created by the DeKalb County History Center in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street program. (Mark Busch)

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County History Center is hosting several food related events as part of its “Food: Gathering Around the Table” exhibit.

The exhibit is a collaboration between the history center and the Smithsonian Museum.

The event schedule includes:

  • “Indigenous Pathways to Food Sovereignty” with Jessica Pamonicutt, Ketapanen Kitchen: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. Participants will be able to learn about Indigenous food, maintaining natural resources, and exploring historic and current food habits and practices. The free event also will be led by Jessica Walks First, chef and Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin member.
  • “Pumpkin Fest Tour of Historic Homes:” noon Oct. 3 at the DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. Attendees can learn about the houses featured in the free 2024 Historic Homes Tour. The housewalk committee will discuss the selected houses, their histories, and connections.
  • “Food and Poetry:” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. The program will explore the history, traditions, and food production through poetry. Participants also can discuss the poets ideas. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is encouraged to attend.
  • “Etched in Stone:” 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S. Cross St., Sycamore. The history center’s annual cemetery walk that look’s at the role ordinary people played in DeKalb County’s history. The walk costs $5 a person.
  • “Garden Story time - featuring the fall harvest:” 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at the DeKalb County History Center. The program features crafts, sings, and stories read by Sycamore library employees. The free program is intended for children ages 3 to 6.
  • “Evening of Encores:” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the DeKalb County History Center. Attendees can listen to classical and romantic era music. The music will be performed by violinist Kara Eubanks. Donations also will be accepted. Registration is required to attend. To register, visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/.
  • Brown Bag Lunch “Falling in Love with Food with Chef Rudy Galindo:” noon Nov. 7 at the Ellwood House Museum, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb. Participants will be able listen to chef Rudy Galindo share food stories. Attendees to the free event also can bring a lunch to eat.
  • Pasta making class with Chef Michael Haines: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the HyVee classroom, 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. Attendees can learn how to make, roll out, and hand-shape pasta. The class will be led by chef Michael Haines. The class costs $10. Registration is required to attend. To register, visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing.

For information, visit dekalbcountyhistory.org or call 815-895-5762.

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