A Taste of Struggle - Foodways and Folkways of a Formerly Enslaved People

Join us for A Taste of Struggle, a powerful immersive experience hosted at the historic Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center on May 23rd, 2026. This signature program invites guests to explore the complex history of food, labor, resilience, and survival within African American communities—from the era of enslavement through the Civil Rights Movement and into the present day. Through storytelling, guided exhibits, cultural food samples, and interactive demonstrations, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how struggle and creativity shaped culinary traditions and community identity.
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