Civil War Time Capsule

Who knew Civil War soldiers ate candy during the war? Or that candy was used as both a treat and a medicine? You’ll get an upfront taste of the timeline of Civil War sugars and sweets, from the abundance in the early days of war to the rare bits and pieces that remained at the end.

-          ----Sweets and treats from the molasses taffy at the start of the war to the drops flavored by blackberries which grew widely on the battlefield and was eaten by both Union and Confederate soldiers.

-          -----A letter from your guide, Terri the Time Traveler, describing the stories of each selection, fascinating to kids and grown-ups. 

-         -----A copy of a sketch of soldiers eating on the battlefield, drawn by renowned publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie, who chronicled the Civil War as it happened.

The content is based on the research of True Treats’ founder Susan Benjamin.