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Making Chocolate in the 18th Century

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A Day Without Chocolate S3: George Washington
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A Day Without Chocolate S3: Martha Washington
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A Day Without Chocolate S3: The Washington Family
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Primary Sources on the Washingtons and Chocolate
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The Science Of Making Chocolate
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Making BITTER Hot Chocolate, 18th-Century Style
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How Was Chocolate Made in the 18th Century?
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Chocolate in George Washington's America
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Making Chocolate in the 18th Century
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Making Chocolate in the 18th Century

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You might be surprised to learn that George Washington was actually a big fan of chocolate! Although 18th-century Americans did not enjoy candy bars or other modern chocolate treats as we know them today, they did love chocolate. In fact, George Washington ordered 20 pounds of chocolate from British merchant Thomas Knox in 1757. Enjoy our video where one of our historical interpreters demonstrates how chocolate would have been made and enjoyed in the 18th century. Visit Mount Vernon: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/
18th-Century Chocolate
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A Day Without Chocolate S3: George Washington
18th-Century Chocolate
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A Day Without Chocolate S3: Martha Washington
18th-Century Chocolate
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A Day Without Chocolate S3: The Washington Family
18th-Century Chocolate
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Primary Sources on the Washingtons and Chocolate
18th-Century Chocolate
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The Science Of Making Chocolate
18th-Century Chocolate
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2:19
Making BITTER Hot Chocolate, 18th-Century Style
18th-Century Chocolate
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3:23
How Was Chocolate Made in the 18th Century?
18th-Century Chocolate
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15:23
Chocolate in George Washington's America
18th-Century Chocolate
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Making Chocolate in the 18th Century
18th-Century Chocolate
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