The delicious story of chocolate spans more than two thousand years and began in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America where cacao trees, the seeds of which are made into chocolate, first grew. This fascinating exhibition will explore the legends, history, ecology, economics, and enduring allure of this delectable phenomenon which has variously been used to express love, to flaunt wealth, to pay debts, and to venerate the gods.

This exhibition Closed September 7, 2003

	Chocolate and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. For a closer look at Chocolate, visit the Web site.
	This project was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation.