History Lecture Series at Woodlawn: Historic Apples of Downeast: The French Connection

Our September lecture is "Historic Apples of Downeast: The French Connection"

In this talk historian Todd Little-Siebold will discuss the recent discovery through DNA testing that almost all early American apples have French ancestors.  As researchers have researched the family tree of early American apples, again and again these French progenitors appear as parents or grandparents of some of the most famous fruit from North America.  The talk will explore this fascinating history by examining if this region, known by its French name Acadie until 1760s, is part of this story.   We will discuss the recent discovery of a rare French apple on Verona Island to think through the parts of this mysterious puzzle.

Suggested donation $5. Light refreshments will be served. 

Space is limited. Please RSVP for each person that plans to attend.

The History Lecture Series is sponsored by Legacy Properties of Sotheby's International Realty.