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A Tale of Two Cookies Benne Wafers & Moravian Spice Cookies: A Sweet History of the Carolinas

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm Location: Village Branch: Village Two beloved cookies, two distinct cultural traditions, and...

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When
Wednesday, December 9, 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM
Venue
Village
Area
Mount Pleasant
Ages
Family
Price
Free
Setting
Indoor

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm Location: Village Branch: Village Two beloved cookies, two distinct cultural traditions, and centuries of fascinating history! Join us for a delicious journey through the Carolinas as we explore the origins of two iconic Southern treats: Charleston's benne wafers and Carolina's Moravian spice cookies. Discover how West African agricultural traditions helped shape the culinary heritage of South Carolina's Lowcountry, while European Moravia

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Source: Charleston County Public Library