HISTORICAL VIRAGOS
JULIA CHILD
Julia Child can be considered a virago in the most positive sense of the word. She was a trailblazer in the culinary world, fearlessly breaking down barriers in a male-dominated field with her authoritative yet approachable demeanor. Child's relentless determination and passion for cooking transformed American cuisine and empowered countless home cooks to embrace French cooking techniques. Her towering presence, both physically and in spirit, combined with her unapologetic confidence and dedication, exemplifies the strength, courage, and formidable spirit often attributed to a virago.
Julia Child & the Art of the Cocktail
thursday, august 22nd | 6 pm - 8 pm
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Join us on August 22nd at 6 PM as we partner with Virginia Museum of History & Culture for Julia Child & the Art of the Cocktail. We will celebrate Child’s legacy with a select menu of cocktails and snacks inspired by her most iconic recipes. Virago Spirits is named for the Hellenistic philosophy of the “virago” - a woman of “great stature, strength, and courage.” Child perfectly embodies this philosophy – a breaker of barriers and challenger of the status quo, and certainly a larger-than-life figure in American culture. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit the limited time exhibition: “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.” The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through her life, with an interactive “The French Chef” television set, audio and video displays from her life and career, and more.
