🍍 Pineapples were first brought to Hawaii by a Spanish horticultural experimenter in 1813. What started as a tropical novelty slowly transitioned into a booming industry of plantations and canneries. Learn about the hardworking labor force and mechanical innovations of Hawaiian pineapple fields and factories during the 20th century: https://links.thf.org/3SguRck. #AAPI #AAPIMonth #AAPIHeritageMonth 🌺 Image 1: Pineapple Plantation, Hawaii, circa 1910 🌺 Image 2: Photograph Album, California Packing Corporation Operations, circa 1922, page 22 🌺 Image 3: Photograph Album, California Packing Corporation Hawaii Pineapple Operations, circa 1950 page 36 🌺 Image 4: Photograph Album, California Packing Corporation Hawaii Pineapple Operations, circa 1950 page 63 (fb)

Delight in the unofficial start of summer at Greenfield Village with your friends and family this weekend! From historic rides and working farms to world-class artisan demonstrations, there’s truly something for everyone. 🌻 The village is open daily through Sunday, September 7, including Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. 🫖 Cotswold Cottage officially reopens for tea service tomorrow and then weekly, Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., through Labor Day. 🍽️ Onsite chef demonstrations in Stand 44 will be hosted most Saturdays from 12-1 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Capacities are limited. Plan your visit today: https://links.thf.org/45lnMic (fb)