"Homegrown"
Exploring The Foods That Define Us
Our recipes, menus, ceremonies, and etiquette are directly shaped by our country's rich immigrant experience, the history and innovations of food preparation technology, and the ever-changing availability of key ingredients. The exhibition, "Homegrown: Exploring The Foods That Define Us," dives into how food helps us express who we are as Apopka. Our food traditions extend beyond our homes to encompass local restaurants, diners, and celebrations that help build a sense of community through food. By incorporating local elements, this exhibition is personalized with the power of local story and will be uniquely able to be viewed at the Museum of the Apopkans, located at 122 E. 5th St., Apopka; Opening early-mid 2025.
Example Exhibition Starter Kit - "How We Work"
Interactive
Educational
Local Stories, Objects, Artifacts, & Images
What is an Exhibition Starter Kit?
"Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD" is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution's Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and State Humanities Councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History called "Key Ingredients: America by Food." Support for the Smithsonian Institution has been provided by the United States Congress. Funding for this project in Florida has been provided by the Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
About "HomeGrown"
The "Homegrown: Exploring The Foods That Define Us" exhibit will whisk you away on a flavorful journey through time, from the raw roots of Hunting & Gathering to the savory essence of Local Flavors, the sizzle of Dynamic Delivery, and the comfort of Home Cooking. Dig in, explore our foods, and explore Apopka!
What To Expect
June 2024 - May 2025
Our project teams will be hard at work conducting research, collecting stories, objects, and images, developing the exhibit script, and designing the floor plan!
June 2025 - July 2025
A total reconfiguration inside the Museum of Apopkans will take place as our project teams execute the design and floor plan, transforming the museum into a food-focused exhibition.
We hope to open the exhibit in early August, to coincide with the beginning of school and have it remain open for the duration of the school year.
Throughout it's time on display, the exhibit will host
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Special Programming (like cooking classes, recipe swaps, scavenger hunts)
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Events (featuring special guests, live music, local flavors, etc.)
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Exclusive themes (like school-group days, adults-only evenings, tastings)
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And much more!
August 2025 - May 2026
