Schools
Lecture: Sweet Home Chicago—Candy Capital
Historican Leslie Goddard will present an illustrated lecture on the history of Chicago as the Candy Capital of America, producing about one-third of the nation’s candy since 1900. Brach’s carmels, Mars Snickers bars, Wrigley’s gum, Cracker Jack and Tootsie Rolls...learn more about their history and explore what made Chicago a sweet location for candymakers. Kids 10 and older welcome.
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