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Genealogist explores family history through food traditions · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: Genealogist Explores Family History Through Food Traditions Written by Shaw
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Speaker 1: Local News Network This article is being read by an
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Speaker 1: automated voice brought to you by Everlit. The Mendota Historical
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Speaker 1: Society will host genealogist and historian Peg Kapustiak on Saturday,
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Speaker 1: October 10th at 1 p.m. for a talk on how
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Speaker 1: traditional foods connect people to their family history and cultural roots.
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Speaker 1: Kapustiak's program, Food of My Forefathers, The cultural context of
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Speaker 1: traditional and ethnic foods draws on nearly 50 years of
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Speaker 1: work as a genealogist and family historian. She has authored
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Speaker 1: two books and 58 research articles and currently volunteers at
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Speaker 1: five historical and genealogical societies. Executive Director Alex P. Revzan
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Speaker 1: said the talk appeals to multiple audiences. The program takes
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Speaker 1: place in the Pioneer Room at 907 Washington Street. Tickets
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Speaker 1: are $ 10. 00. Registration is available at mendodomuseums.org slash programs slash