Oliver Wendell Petrie: Erie Canal Cook

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County

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06/11/2025 10:30 AM 06/11/2025 11:30 AM America/Anguilla Oliver Wendell Petrie: Erie Canal Cook Oliver Wendell Petrie, a native of Oswego, NY, served as a cook for three years on board the Empire State oil tanker that moved along the modern Barge Canal. Oliver specialized in cooking traditional soups and stews for the crew of seven, but he also knew a few recipes for other ethnic cuisines, such as chili con carne, Hungarian goulash, and chop suey! This program will be on the 3rd floor Science, History, and Social Sciences Division. Registration for this FREE program is required. Please register here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14621133 Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3073935-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/rochester/events/central-library-of-rochester-and-monroe-county/oliver-wendell-petrie-erie-canal-cook-463895?ref=uceaddevent Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14604

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Oliver Wendell Petrie, a native of Oswego, NY, served as a cook for three years on board the Empire State oil tanker that moved along the modern Barge Canal. Oliver specialized in cooking traditional soups and stews for the crew of seven, but he also knew a few recipes for other ethnic cuisines, such as chili con carne, Hungarian goulash, and chop suey! This program will be on the 3rd floor Science, History, and Social Sciences Division. Registration for this FREE program is required. Please register here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/14621133

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