Paul Freedman on Mount Desert Dining
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
June 26th 6:30 - 7:30pm
Location
Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mt. Desert Street
Fees/Admission
Free
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Contact Information
Eloise Schultz
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Paul Freedman on Mount Desert Dining
Description
Join us for a fascinating journey through the culinary history of Mount Desert Island with Paul Freedman, author of the article 'Mount Desert Dining,' in the 2025 edition of the history journal 'Chebacco.' Learn how local seafood, seasonal ingredients, and social change shaped 175 years of dining culture on the island. From lavish feasts at the island's most exclusive hotels to humble church suppers, MDI's dining has been both sustenance and social expression.