Event Date: June 24, 2023
Ready Set Explore: The Science of Chocolate
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Staff
The history of chocolate can be traced back more than 4,000 years to the Maya, Toltec, and Aztec people who prepared a beverage from the cocoa bean. Join the WITF Education team for this free family-friendly event to discover the science behind chocolate!
June 24 • 10am – Noon
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
Hershey, Pennsylvania – right in our neighborhood – is known around the world for Hershey’s chocolate! Come to the Hershey Public Library to discover the chemistry and health benefits of different types of chocolate and explore how cacao pods are turned into the candy we love to eat.
At this event, your family can:
- Learn about cacao pods, the fruit behind chocolate
- Explore the chemistry of different types of chocolate
- Discover the health benefits of eating chocolate
- … and more!
Plus, your family can meet Alma from Alma’s Way as she visits Central Pa. for the very first time! This event is designed for children and teens, ages 4 – 14.
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