Chocolate: A Dip Into History September 6, 2009

The exhibition 'Chocolate: A Dip Into History' is based on the book, 'The True History of Chocolate' by the late Sophie D. Coe and her husband Dr. Michael D. Coe. In the exhibition, compare how Meso-American cultures used chocolate in everyday life up to modern day societies. Ceramic vessels used for chocolate consumption will be featured. Investigate how chocolate was featured in art over the ages and how the cacao bean was used as currency. See how chocolate has affected pop culture, its importance to the rain forest and its esteem in today's society. Come and enjoy M&M math for children; discover how seeds are extracted from the cacao pod; examine the symbols on ancient vessels or try your hand at spelling words using ancient Maya hieroglyphs, and maybe try a piece of chocolate or two.