The Past and Future of the American Diner

Join us at the Museum for a talk by food historian Sarah Lohman to uncover the origins — and uncertain future — of that most American of eateries, the diner. From the painting NightHawks to the sitcom Seinfeld, diners are an intrinsic part of American pop culture. And it’s likely you have a diner that’s special to you: whether it’s a 24-hour spot where you drank coffee and smoked cigarettes as a teen, or a corner diner where you stopped for breakfast at the end of long night shift. But where did these chrome and neon, 24-hour establishments originate? We’re going to trace diner dining from the “Nite Owl” wagons to “Have a Nice Day” take out cups – and talk about how diner culture might disappear. Tickets $15 General Admission $10 Members FREE for Member levels $150+