Everyday Meals in Massachusetts New England Foodways During the American Revolution
Sunday, September 14 | 2–5 PM
Parker Tavern | Reading, Massachusetts
103 Washington Street | MBTA Reading Station
Reading, MA — Step back to the eve of the American Revolution and discover the foods that sustained Massachusetts households, soldiers, and farmers.
Join 18th-century cook Michael Duncan Smith for an engaging afternoon at the Parker Tavern.
The presentation draws on probate records, newspapers, early cookbooks, and personal journals to offer a unique window into the town’s past. Ingredients, kitchen tools, and cooking techniques will also be on display. Stop by and say good-day!
This event is free and open to the public.
Learn more at www.parkertavern.org or www.18thcenturycook.com
About the Speaker
Michael Duncan Smith is an artist, educator, and culinary historian based in Greater Boston. He is the creator of 18th Century Cook, a digital project with more than 650,000 followers that brings early American recipes and culinary traditions to life. His research focuses on New England foodways in the 18th century and during the American Revolution, drawing from primary sources to illuminate the everyday meals of early America.
Support for this program is provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, through its 2025 Creative Individual Grant Program.