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Homeschool: Food of the Gods: Chocolate in Mesoamerica @ Hershey Story Museum

Wednesday October 2, 2024 10:00 am
The Hershey Story Museum63 W Chocolate AveHershey PA 17033(717) 534-8939
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Long before people began making and consuming solid chocolate, Mesoamerican civilizations utilized cocoa beans in several unique ways. Discover the origins of chocolate and the important role chocolate played in ancient Maya and Aztec societies. Try a chocolate drink similar to one the ancient Maya enjoyed, see what you can “buy” with a pod of cocoa beans, solve a hieroglyph puzzle and participate in other hands-on activities that explore these vibrant cultures. Plus, every participant will make a Mesoamerican inspired chocolate treat to take home and enjoy!

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$17

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