# Event Details - **Event Name**: Oldways: A Taste of African American Heritage - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a cooking demonstration and discussion and taste of Garlicky Greens, Sweet Potato Stew, and Papaya & Mango After-Chop.About this EventAs part of Black History Month, the Culinary Literacy Center presents a special Oldways cooking demonstration and discussion honoring African American foodways, history, and cultural traditions. This program highlights food as a living expression of memory, resilience, and community knowledge passed down across generations.The demonstration will feature Old Ways Garlicky Greens, Mafe (Senegalese Sweet Potato Stew), and Papaya & Mango After-Chop, along with hibiscus tea. Presenters will also share a brief demonstration on how traditional desserts were prepared by African American enslaved people in Pennsylvania, using ingredients such as elderberry flour and blackstrap molasses.Designed as a demo and discussion class, this session invites participants to learn about the historical and cultural context behind the recipes while enjoying tasting portions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/oldways-a-taste-of-african-american-heritage/100001980198679556 - **Event Categories**: workshops, black-history-month - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library - **lat**: 39.9596055 - **long**: -75.17102360000001 - **full address**: The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Oldways: A Taste of African American Heritage - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/33816b14e6575e0775978d2c5636914c9e4b13eedbbf9cfbb43db931766dfbf7-rimg-w439-h453-dc2c3132-gmir.jpg?v=1768167474 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Oldways: A Taste of African American Heritage being held? - **A:** Oldways: A Taste of African American Heritage takes place on Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Oldways: A Taste of African American Heritage? - **A:** Oldways: A Taste of African American Heritage is organized by Culinary Literacy Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Oldways: A Taste of African American Heritage is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Here’s ours:The Free Library is advancing literacy in Philadelphia in a unique and innovative way—with a fork and a spoon. Cooking and eating are educational acts and provide opportunities to learn math, science, languages, history and so much more. Using cooking as the vehicle for learning, the Culinary Literacy Center advances literacy through food and cooking around a communal table.Opened in 2014, the Culinary Literacy Center is the first space of its kind in a public library and serves as a model for libraries worldwide. The Culinary Literacy Center is based in our kitchen classroom at Parkway Central, but we offer programming at nearly all of our neighborhood libraries. Culinary Literacy Center programs teach healthy cooking, build community, and promote civic dialogue.Pull up a seat at our table and see what’s cooking at the Free Library of Philadelphia!" } ] } ] ```