Culture Lab Presents: Enchanted Chiles

Join us at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a hands-on exploration of the taste, heat, history, and magic of New Mexico chiles on Sun., Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Discover the stories and science behind this iconic fruit through interactive activities:

-Examine chiles under a microscope
-Paint with chile dye
-Tie your own chile ristra
-Vote for your favorite chile dish
-Explore answers to intriguing questions like:

Why do we grow chiles in New Mexico?
What makes chiles spicy?
What determines if a chile is red or green?
Why are chiles picked by hand?

Dive into this flavorful celebration of New Mexico’s food heritage! Admission is free for New Mexico residents.

You may also like the following events from New Mexico History Museum:

• Next Friday, 5th September, 05:00 pm, First Friday Art Walk in Santa Fe