California Avocados: A Delicious History
Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PST
Santa Barbara Historical Museum Wednesday, January 15 5:30 – 7 pm PST
Location
Santa Barbara Historical Museum visitorservices@sbhistorical.org (805) – 966- 1601
Fees/Admission
Museum Members: FREE Guests: $10 Students: FREE
Contact Information
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
visitorservices@sbhistorical.org
(805) – 966- 1601
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Description
California Avocados: A Delicious History A Talk by Rob Crisell Avocados were first introduced to California in 1871 when Judge R.B. Ord planted three seedling trees from Mexico in Santa Barbara, sparking a century-long love affair that transformed California into “Avocado Land.” Twenty-four years later, Kinton Stevens established the nation’s first commercial avocado orchard in Montecito. These early efforts laid the foundation for California's avocado industry, which now supplies about 90% of the U.S. crop. In his latest book, California Avocados: A Delicious History, author Rob Crisell explores how California’s favorite fruit became one of the most famous and iconic foods of the twenty-first century. Reservation required. Click the link below to make your reservation! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-avocados-a-delicious-history-tickets-1127948156299?aff=oddtdtcreator