At the beginning of the 1800s, ice cream was an elite and expensive dish in flavors like Parmigiano and asparagus. By the end of the 1800s, ice cream was adored by everyone in flavors like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Some of our favorite dishes, like the ice cream cone, the ice cream sundae and the banana split are Victorian inventions. This exhibit celebrates summer's favorite treat. See an authentic 1898 ice cream maker and other artifacts, and a reproduction Victorian ice cream wagon. Discover the diverse innovators and pioneers of ice cream, and the development of the ice cream scoop and commercial ice cream freezer, including Augustus Jackson, Nancy Johnson, Bassett's of Philadelphia, and more.

Opening Reception
Friday, April 12 from 5pm - 7pm
Join us for the opening celebration of our 2024 main season Carroll Gallery Exhibit Opening - "We All Scream for Ice Cream: A History of Summer's Favorite Treat." Light refreshments will be served, including, of course, ice cream from our friends at Fine Fellows Ice Cream!

Date: April 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024

Cost: Free

Location:
Carriage House Gallery,
1048 Washington Street,
Cape May, NJ 08204.

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