Chicago’s Sweet Candy History

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Date(s) - 08/06/2021 - 08/20/2021
12:00 am

Remaing Spaces
97 of 100 available.

Categories

• Special Presentation
• Virtual Tour

For most of its history, Chicago produced about one-third of the nation’s candy. You probably know some candies made or invented here: Brach’s caramels, Snickers and Milky Way bars, Wrigley’s gum, Cracker Jack, Baby Ruth and Butterfinger, Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints. Learn the history of these tasty treats and explore what made Chicago such an ideal location for candymakers. Find out how Baby Ruth and Milk Duds got their names, and take a fun “candy quiz.” It’s delicious fun! When you register you will receive a link to the program that can be viewed anytime between August 6 – 20.

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