Living History: Celebrity Chef Hercules Posey

Join us as we dig into the life of Hercules Posey, an acclaimed 18th century chef with a renowned palate. He was enslaved by President George Washington, and served as his chef including during the time he was in office. Our historical interpreters will explore Posey’s famous recipes and ingredients, as well as his remarkable life.

Would you like to learn about the world that people of the past lived in and how it continues to impact us today? Join our historical interpreters in the Museum and experience the past through the material culture left behind by leaders, activists, soldiers, and craftspeople from across history.

Location:

The New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024

All ages.