EDWARDSVILLE — The 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 S. Buchanan St., will be the site of a Desserts of the Early 19th Century tasting from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15.
Spend a candlelit evening learning about desserts the Stephenson family would have enjoyed and served at their table. These historic treats have stood the test of time and hold up in today’s modern world. Guests will learn about the ingredients, general domestic situations, and use of the desserts during the early 19th century.
A selection of historic desserts will be served for guests to…