Victory Gardens: Then and Now

Program Type:

Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township

Age Group:

Adults & Seniors
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Program Description


Nina Koziol returns with a look at Victory Gardens stemming from the World Wars to present day. In 1917, food shortages caused rioting in New York City. President Woodrow Wilson called Americans to grow their own food in response and thus the first “war gardens” were born. During WWII the name was changed to Victory Gardens and the tradition continues today. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.