Victory Gardens/1940's Kitchen

July 27 to Septermber 18  

Exhibit features three areas: Canning, Gardening and the Port Chicago explosion.

Learn how valley families helped during WWII by planting their own gardens to reduce the pressure on the public food supply. Canning of fruits and vegetables helped sustain families throughout the winter. Also people’s memories of the Port Chicago local disaster in 1944 will be shared.

Demonstrations by the Canning Ladies and Master Gardeners will be presented alternate Saturdays.