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Florence Foodways: Past, Present, and Future

Florence Foodways: Past, Present, and Future is a panel discussion that will convene speakers from the Pee Dee and beyond to illuminate Florence’s food and beverage culture from a diverse range of perspectives: entrepreneurs, farmers, writers, and historians. Conceived and curated by Chairman of the Archaeological Institute of the Pee Dee Ben Zeigler and SC Restaurant & Lodging Hall of Fame restaurateur Will Green (who will moderate), this program is hosted by the Florence County Museum. This Festival session will be free of charge to attendees, but tickets are required due to limited seating.

Panelists: Will Altman (Farmer/Miller), Kyle Hardee (Restaurateur), Vivian Howard (Chef-Restaurateur), Maria Mitropoulos (Restaurateur), David S. Shields (Historian and Professor), Spud Swinton (Restaurateur)

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