A new exhibit: How Sweet It Is, introduces Yarmouth County Museum visitors to the history of candy, and more, from March 24 to May 29.
On March 24, April 24 and May 24 at 2 p.m., visitors will be able to sample homemade candies, preserves, cookies, breads and cakes that have made Yarmouth County homemakers a culinary force to be reckoned with.
“We’re proud to be able to display artifacts from the different candy-making factories that thrived in Yarmouth over 100 years ago,” said curator Nadine Gates.
From a marble slab used to roll out candy by James Rozee at the turn of the 19th century, to old photos of the Phillip Candy Company in Hebron, to candy molds and old chocolate boxes, it’s a tempting exhibit for anyone with a fondness for sweets.
Tasting samples on the appointed days might include locally made maple syrup, gooseberry relish, canned peaches and pears, home made chocolates and vinegar candy, Moirs and Ganong chocolates, and fragrant homemade breads, scones and biscuits.
Until May 15, the Yarmouth County Museum is open to the public from Tuesday through Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m.
Admission after May 15 is $3 for adults, with reduced fees for seniors and students. The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
For more information, contact Gates at (902) 742-5539, or ycmcurator@eastlink.ca .
The website for the museum and archives is http://yarmouthcountymuseum.ednet.ns.ca. Further information can also be found on its Facebook page.
