Step Back in Time with Dining in the Gilded Age on August 11
The Saratoga Springs History Museum is delighted to invite the community to an evening celebrating the elegance, innovation, and extraordinary culinary traditions of America's Gilded Age.
Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM for Dining in the Gilded Age, featuring acclaimed food historian and bestselling author Becky Libourel Diamond.
The Gilded Age was an era defined by grandeur, and nowhere was that more evident than at the dining table. From lavish banquets hosted by families like the Vanderbilts and Astors to elaborate multi-course meals served on fine china beneath sparkling chandeliers, dining became both an art form and a symbol of status.
During this engaging presentation, Becky Libourel Diamond will transport guests back to this remarkable period in American history, sharing the fascinating stories behind the extravagant meals, elegant entertaining traditions, and culinary innovations that forever changed the way Americans dined.
Guests will discover everything from rich soups and impressive roasts to elaborate aspics and decadent desserts, while learning how new inventions and changing technology transformed kitchens and dining rooms across the country.
Whether you're fascinated by food history, the glamour of the Gilded Age, or simply enjoy uncovering the stories behind America's past, this promises to be an entertaining and memorable evening.
Becky Libourel Diamond is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including The Gilded Age Cookbook, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook, The Thousand Dollar Dinner, and Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School. Her engaging presentations combine meticulous historical research with captivating storytelling, bringing one of America's most fascinating eras vividly to life.
Event Details
📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Saratoga Springs History Museum at the Canfield Casino, Congress Park
🎟 Free for Saratoga Springs History Museum Members | $10 General Admission
Reserve your tickets today and join us for an evening of history, storytelling, and culinary elegance.
As a Museum Member, you'll enjoy free admission to this program and many others throughout the year while supporting the preservation and sharing of Saratoga Springs' remarkable history. If you're not yet a member, there's never been a better time to join our growing community of history enthusiasts.
We look forward to welcoming you for this delicious journey into one of America's most extraordinary eras!