Special guest Elizabeth Stigler will talk about a surprisingly illicit activity, mushroom hunting. It isn’t uncommon for Czechs to spend many weekends hunting mushrooms during the season, especially in the Czech Republic. However, in Cook County, due to illegality of mushroom hunting, Czech mushroom hunters have had to choose between their ancestral foodways or face legal repercussions. Through oral histories, learn more about the history of Cook County’s mushroom hunters, gendered labor, and ethnic identity.
Special guest Elizabeth Stigler will talk about a surprisingly illicit activity, mushroom hunting. It isn’t uncommon for Czechs to spend many weekends hunting mushrooms during the season, especially in the Czech Republic. However, in Cook County, due to illegality of mushroom hunting, Czech mushroom hunters have had to choose between their ancestral foodways or face legal repercussions. Through oral histories, learn more about the history of Cook County’s mushroom hunters, gendered labor, and ethnic identity.
Students of all ages are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of every month. For October: It’s the season for spooks and ghouls! In many countries, like America, kids get to dress up and get lots of sweets. However, in countries like Czechia and Mexico, this is a time...
Students of all ages are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of every month. For October: It’s the season for spooks and ghouls! In many countries, like America, kids get to dress up and get lots of sweets. However, in countries like Czechia and Mexico, this is a time...
Fairies, nymphs, spirits, and other supernatural beings have deep roots within Slavic folklore and gardening traditions. Join us at the NCSML for a fun and mystical afternoon creating fairy gardens to celebrate this bit of Slavic history & culture! This event will be outside on the terrace and will last approximately 30 minutes- sunscreen will be...
Join us for an afternoon with Red Cedar Chamber Music!
Join us for an afternoon with Red Cedar Chamber Music!
Join us for an afternoon with Red Cedar Chamber Music!