18th Century Chocolate Making Demonstrations
Join the VMHC on a journey through history and discover the ways in which chocolate was prepared and enjoyed in 18th-century Virginia. Guests will have the opportunity to observe chocolate being made using reproduction cooking tools and equipment appropriate to the 18th century. Sample American Heritage Chocolate and purchase some to take home or enjoy a hot chocolate in Commonwealth Cafe! Program Notes: • This event is free. No registration is required. All ages welcome! • Demonstrations run continuously between 11:00am and 2:00pm, so drop in any time!
Event Cost: Free
Dec 6, 2025 from 11:00 AM to Dec 6, 2025 @ 02:00 PM
Organizer
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture was founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical Society. The oldest museum in Virginia and one of the oldest in the United States, the VMHC has devoted nearly two centuries to collecting and preserving the artifacts of our past to share the far-reaching history of the Commonwealth of Virginia with the world. Today, this nationally respected museum and research organization cares for a renowned history collection totaling more than nine million items and engages hundreds of thousands of Virginians and other guests annually.
Venue
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220