Join the library and Arlington Historical Society to learn about a pivotal figure in the history of Civil War cooking. 

Captain James M. Sanderson, a Federal officer from New York, wrote the groundbreaking cookbook, "Campfires and Camp Cooking: Culinary Hints for the Soldier," to help educate newly minted "Cook Majors" and to improve the quality of food provided to soldiers. Learn about the outsized impact he had on the quality and safety of food prepared in military camps (including Arlington) and on the battlefield, and try some Civil War-era recipes.

Presenter: Peter Vaselopoulos is President of the Arlington Historical Society and a Civil War reenactor.

REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering you will receive event updates. 

Please be advised that food served at this program may contain or come into contact with common allergens, including dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish. By registering for this program, participants acknowledge that they are responsible for their own dietary restrictions and allergies.

For more information, contact 703-228-5966

This program is part of the Library's recognition of Arlington 250. 

• Location campus Central Library
• Audience:
  • Events for Adults
  • Events for High Schoolers
  • Good for Adults Age 55+
• Categories:
  • Book Discussion
  • Charlie Clark Center for Local History
  • Health, Wellness & Food 
  • History