A Chocolate Affair

San Diego—The history of chocolate and how it came to our country is an interesting tale of seafaring travels. The Maritime Museum will be having their annual Chocolate Festival April 12&13, 2014. With over 15 vendors showcasing and sampling various types of chocolate, there is something for every palette. Kids and adults can make their own chocolate pizza, craft activities and more to delight chocolate lovers of all ages. The adults can participate in the wine and chocolate pairings, as well as live baking and cooking with chocolate demonstrations. All activities and tastings are included with museum admission. Details and tickets are available on the website at http://www.sdmaritime.org or by calling 619-234-9153 ext 101.

About the Maritime Museum of San Diego

The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India. The museum is located on the embarcadero in downtown San Diego at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The telephone number for general inquiries is 619-234-9153. Additional information can be found on the museum’s website at http://www.sdmaritime.org