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A Strawberry Celebration!

May 30 - May 31

A wild strawberry

Join the Beverly Heritage Center in celebrating strawberries this spring! We in West Virginia love strawberries today, but their importance in our region predate our festivals by a long while. Strawberries, and the “wild” strawberry in particular, are celebrated by the Indigenous people and communities who have lived in these mountains since time immemorial.

We welcome Chef Lorinda to Beverly to lead us in learning more about Seneca connections to the strawberry, celebrating this first fruit of the spring. Chef Lorinda visits us from Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca Nation. She is a Spring 2025 graduate of SUNY Buffalo’s Hospitality program, and has presented her food and culture across the country, including in Elkins, WV in 2024. Chef Lorinda has partnered with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills as Hometown Chef, and has an established private chef and meal prepping business.

On Friday afternoon, May 30th, Chef Lorinda will host a children’s program of crafting and storytelling.

On Saturday evening, May 31st, Chef Lorinda will prepare a gourmet meal that highlights the magnificence of strawberries. This meal will be a ticketed event.

MORE DETAILS TO COME SOON!

Details

Start:
May 30
End:
May 31

Organizer

Beverly Heritage Center
Phone:
(304) 637-7424

Venue

Beverly Heritage Center
4 Court Street
Beverly, WV 26253 United States
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Phone:
(304) 637-7424