Roots of Harvest: The Legacy of Indigenous Corn

Exploring the Ancient History, Varieties, and Cultural Significance of Corn in Pre-Colonial New England and Beyond

For many of us, the memory of seeing “Indian Corn” for the first time evokes a sense of childhood wonder. My first encounter with this beautiful mystery happened during my earliest elementary school years. Every autumn, as the Halloween season approached, our classroom would come alive with symbols of the season - pumpkins, scarecrows, and, of course,…