Exhibit Debuts: What’s Cookin’ in Cape Fear

   Experience a taste of North Carolina’s past at the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington. Explore the development of the region’s foodways during the 19th century by way of this interactive exhibit focusing on the role of the Cape Fear River and Wilmington’s port. Visitors can track the import and export of food over time, from rice and sweet potatoes through molasses and muscadine grapes to peanuts and oysters. Learn about the original waterfront market, investigate the rise of mercantilism and agriculture, trace the changes in technology and transportation, and ponder the impact of the Civil War all from the perspective of the palate. For more information from previous issues call 910-341-4340.