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The Clark County Historical Society (CCHS) shall host an exhibit on food from July 26 - September 14, 2008 at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street, Vancouver WA 98660.

"Key Ingredients: America by Food" is sponsored in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution and Humanities Washington with an opening reception Saturday, July 26, from 3-5pm.

According to their promotional postcard: "Key Ingredients: America by Food" explores the connections between Americans and the foods they produce, prepare, preserve and present at the table - a provocative and thoughtful look at the historical, regional and social traditions that merge in everyday meals and celebrations.

Events in conjunction include:

Sat 26 July, 3-5 pm Opening Reception

Mon 11 Aug, 12pm Luncheon in honor of Clark County's school lunch ladies

Thu 21 Aug, 7pm Dr. Candice Goucher presentation on historical meals for children

Thu 4 September, 7pm lecture on "Culinary Footprints of Clark County"

There shall also be a cookbook release for "Comfort Food" at a time to be announced.

The museum is open from 11-4pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, please visit www.cchmuseum.org, email cchm@pacifier.com or telephone (360) 993-5679.