CFE Keynote Speaker Series
Presented by: Cynthia Clampitt
Throughout most of the history of civilization, people have been seeking ways to get to southern India, because a surprisingly large percentage of the world’s most flavorful spices come from a relatively small area at the tip of the subcontinent. The pursuit of these spices has had a tremendous impact on world events.
However, today, tourists largely ignore the region that was for more than 4,000 years the destination of merchants, armies, dreamers, the Jewish Diaspora, and others. That’s a pity, because southern India is a remarkable destination that is rich in history, stunning beauty, gracious people, wonderful food, and, as one saying tells it, more coconuts than there are stars in the sky.
In this program, Cynthia Clampitt will provide information about the spices that come from this region, the history of the spice trade, the place of southern India in world events, and the delights to be enjoyed by a traveler today.
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Member Pricing: $5.00
Guest Pricing: $7.00
Location: 9405 W. Howard Avenue, Greenfield, WI 53228 – Multipurpose Room 109
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