Unfortunately, I haven’t made it to any world’s fairs that I can remember, though I really enjoyed reading about the different inventions that now seem so quaint, like the picture phone. They really are time capsules. Thanks for the recipe for sangria—it seems like the perfect summer drink, especially during a heatwave. Stay cool, Vicki!🪭
How wonerful! My husband read this and started right into remember what sounds like a harried trip to the 1964 Worlds Fair with his mom, just the two of them, rest of the family bacvk home. That led to digging through the photo box. She looks her formindable self anmd he, with a tall cup of something, looks hot. he wants me to tell you thanks for the memories!
My husband went to the 1964 World's Fair as a child and remembered seeing the Ford Mustang and the Unisphere. I wouldn't have guessed that the World's Fair was what introduced Americans to sangria. My mom would always make sangria for parties but it was usually with red wine and was way too sweet. Your recipe looks tasty and refreshing!
What great details of each fair. I have never been nor any of my family that I am aware of, but have heard and read many stories throughout history. Thank you for your stepping back in the past and into that future. I will try the Sangria for sure!
Unfortunately, I haven’t made it to any world’s fairs that I can remember, though I really enjoyed reading about the different inventions that now seem so quaint, like the picture phone. They really are time capsules. Thanks for the recipe for sangria—it seems like the perfect summer drink, especially during a heatwave. Stay cool, Vicki!🪭
Thank, Ruth. You too!
No memory of the World Fairs. I think Sangria is having a minute because so many people are drinking cocktails!
You may be right about that, Bernadette. I found so many recipes online that I became confused!
How wonerful! My husband read this and started right into remember what sounds like a harried trip to the 1964 Worlds Fair with his mom, just the two of them, rest of the family bacvk home. That led to digging through the photo box. She looks her formindable self anmd he, with a tall cup of something, looks hot. he wants me to tell you thanks for the memories!
Thanks for sharing that with me, Pat! It put a smile on my face. Here is a link that your husband might find interesting: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/04/20/nyregion/worlds-fair-1964-memories.html
That is so beautiful! I'll pass it on. I just did the math. He was 11. No wonder he jumped around from being excited to being embarrassed.
Oh my gosh, can you go back to your childhood home and unearth the time capsule? I’m dying to know what’s inside!
I wish!
My husband went to the 1964 World's Fair as a child and remembered seeing the Ford Mustang and the Unisphere. I wouldn't have guessed that the World's Fair was what introduced Americans to sangria. My mom would always make sangria for parties but it was usually with red wine and was way too sweet. Your recipe looks tasty and refreshing!
I always found it to be too sweet. There are so many versions of sangria out there. Thanks for sharing your husband's memories, Amy.
Sangria looks perfect for this heat. Loved reading about the World’s Fairs, I remember those Belgian Waffles so well!
Thanks, Jolene!
Thx Vicki for reading. The kids did a number of paintings and were very interesting. The aftermath clean-up was another piece of art.
What great details of each fair. I have never been nor any of my family that I am aware of, but have heard and read many stories throughout history. Thank you for your stepping back in the past and into that future. I will try the Sangria for sure!
Thanks, Sally. I read your post today and I'm very impressed with your art studio on the porch!