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Explanation of a Summer Kitchen
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A summer kitchen was a separate outdoor cooking space that was common in colonial-style homes, particularly in the South, to avoid heating up the main living quarters during hot weather. It was also a feature in some contemporary living spaces, such as some Airbnbs.

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The speaker learned about the Civil War in middle school, with more depth added throughout different stages of school.
16:05 - 18:03 (01:58)
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Education
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The speaker learned about the Civil War in middle school, with more depth added throughout different stages of school. The Civil War resulted in a lot of devastation and casualties.

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Explanation of a Summer Kitchen
Episode
131: Surgeons or Butchers? Medical Monstrosities of America’s Deadliest War. Gettysburg National Military Park.
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National Park After Dark
The summer kitchen dates back to colonial times in the US, where an outbuilding was used for cooking during hot summer months to avoid heating up the main house.
18:03 - 20:58 (02:55)
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Summer kitchen
Summary

The summer kitchen dates back to colonial times in the US, where an outbuilding was used for cooking during hot summer months to avoid heating up the main house. It is still used today in some areas, such as the South, or in places like Costa Rica where outdoor kitchens are popular.

Chapter
Explanation of a Summer Kitchen
Episode
131: Surgeons or Butchers? Medical Monstrosities of America’s Deadliest War. Gettysburg National Military Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark