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In celebration of Massachusetts Cranberries' bicentennial, Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association curated (through public historian Hilary Goodnow) the traveling exhibit retrospective "Rhapsody in Red: 200 Years of Massachusetts Cranberries," a one-of-a-kind original exhibit showcasing the Commonwealth’s official state fruit, generously supported by the Cranberry Educational Foundation in its mission to introduce the American cranberry, cranberry farming, and its heritage to the public. The timeless exhibit, created in 2016, explores commercial cranberry growing in Massachusetts. It focuses on key themes of the cranberry industry’s rich history, commitment to environmental stewardship, technological innovations, and its growing diversity.
Cranberries and cranberry bogs are an iconic element of Massachusetts’ historical, cultural, and natural landscapes. As one of only four commercially-grown berries still native to New England, the cranberry draws strong historical ties to the earliest inhabitants of the Commonwealth, including the first English settlers. Today, in the 21st century, growers strive to keep the tradition alive as part of the common cultural landscape by combining sustainable agricultural practices with environmental stewardship. The industry protects essential upland and wetland habitats, harnesses renewable energy such as wind and solar power, and adopts new technologies to reduce water use on bogs.
