- This event has passed.
Cynthia Clampitt Presentation: “How Corn Changed Itself and Then Changed Everything Else”
October 3, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
“How Corn Changed Itself and Then Changed Everything Else” This presentation by food historian Cynthia Clampitt dives deep into the role of corn in American history, and particularly Illinois history.
This event is being produced by Danville Public Library in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors, artists, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs of high quality to their communities for a modest fee.
Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by speakers, program participants, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH, Illinois Humanities, our partnering organizations, or our funders.