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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 3 MIN

One of George Washington's Enslaved Men was the First Celebrity Chef

from Philly Mag Today · host Philadelphia magazine

This Saturday, August 30th, the Oxtail Collective is celebrating the life of Hercules Posey, a culinary genius who escaped bondage at the hands of George Washington. There will be live demos, tastings, panel discussions and shopping.  Register for free programming here. And get tickets to the Hercules Posey culinary experience here.

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