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Logan Museum of Anthropolgy (events)
Maize! The Cultural History of Corn
Now through Sunday, December 21, 2008
11 am to 4 pm tue-sun
This exhibit highlights the history, use, and importance of corn
From its earliest days as a plant domesticated by the ancient Indian people of Mexico, corn has played a central role in the evolution of civilization
Today it is one of the most widely used crops in the world
Objects on display include several varieties of corn, Native-American corn-processing tools and textiles and art that depict corn, as well as many examples of corn-based products
Free
Beloit College ~~ Logan Museum of Anthropolgy, 700 College St, Beloit
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