Lippitt House Museum illustrates local Golden Age

A NEW, SPECIAL exhibit at the Lippitt House Museum,
A NEW, SPECIAL exhibit at the Lippitt House Museum, "The Art of Dining: A Taste of Providence’s Golden Age," showcases the etiquette of Victorian food and dining habits. /COURTESY THE LIPPITT HOUSE MUSEUM

PROVIDENCE – A new, special exhibit at the Lippitt House Museum, “The Art of Dining: A Taste of Providence’s Golden Age,” showcases the etiquette of Victorian food and dining habits.

Guests will learn how food and drink were integrated into Victorian life, as well as the behind-the-scenes planning and preparation needed to produce large feasts.

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Part of A La Rhody, a statewide program showcasing the state’s food history, the special exhibit will be on display until the end of the year. Access to the exhibit is included in the museum’s $10 entry fee. The Lippitt House is open every Friday, May to October, 1 to 5 p.m. Guided tours are offered on the hour with the last tour at 4 p.m. The museum is also open the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Emily Gowdey-Backus is a PBN staff writer. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey.

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