Norah Van Riper shared the history of foods that locals grew and ate many years ago at the Harvest Festival in 2025. —Dena Porter

Put away your Pop-Tarts and head to the Cooke House and Legacy Gardens in Edgartown for a food experience from a bygone era. Historian Norah Van Riper will deliver a fun and interactive examination of how food production and procurement on the Island was influenced by the American Revolution. From a modern-day perspective, Van Riper will present the material wearing a historical costume, with patriotic period-appropriate nibbles included.

June 16, 5 to 6:30 pm. Please note: We regret that the historic Cooke House is not ADA-compliant and cannot accommodate mobility aids. Martha’s Vineyard Museum members, $15; nonmembers, $25; 51 Cooke St., Edgartown. Register at mvmuseum.org/registration-06-16-26.