Dr Pepper Museum

Listen to a Sugar Free Dr Pepper commercial from 1979

The Skinny on Diet Drinks explores the history behind some of the most beloved diet soft drinks, such as early favorite Diet Rite and cult classic Tab, with its iconic pink can. Also, visitors will learn about the different forms of artificial sweeteners and why they are hotly debated.

The oldest continually marketed soft drink, Schweppes, celebrates a significant milestone this year -- 225 years! Originally invented by Jacob Schweppe in Geneva, Switzerland, it quickly found a large fan base in England in the late 1700s and early 1800s. In 1969 Schweppes merged with the famous Cadbury chocolate company to form the world's largest confectionary and beverage company, Cadbury Schweppes.

This is exhibit is a joint venture between the Dr Pepper Museum and the Museum Studies Department at Baylor University. As part of the program, students gain valuable practical experience in the design, research, and production of exhibits. This is the third partnership between the Dr Pepper Museum and the Museum Studies Department.

The oldest continually marketed soft drink, Schweppes, celebrates a significant milestone this year -- 225 years! Originally invented by Jacob Schweppe in Geneva, Switzerland, it quickly found a large fan base in England in the late 1700s and early 1800s. In 1969 Schweppes merged with the famous Cadbury chocolate company to form the world's largest confectionary and beverage company, Cadbury Schweppes.

This is exhibit is a joint venture between the Dr Pepper Museum and the Museum Studies Department at Baylor University. As part of the program, students gain valuable practical experience in the design, research, and production of exhibits. This is the third partnership between the Dr Pepper Museum and the Museum Studies Department.

Why are Jessica and Mary Beth so tired? Make sure you bring your cell phone to the museum!!! Plus featured gift shop item, and last but certainly not least, featured collection item from the 1960s.

Did you know you can create your own soft drink here at the museum? If you didn't, listen to our podcast and find out how to do it. Come on people, get involved. It's fun!!!

Crazy diet Dr Pepper wasn't called diet beginning in 1963. Find out what it was called. Also new features we've been working on and Mary Beth and Jessica have been working out!

 

 

Karaoke, and news from the DPM!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Re post of an accidently deleted post of episode #5. Sorry!

This podcast is something special. In 1944, exactly 62 years ago today, a radio show called Dr Pepper 10-2-4 Ranch was broadcast all over the United States. This one is called "Jingle Bells." They don't make them like they used to! Enjoy!

Listen to an interview with our own staffer Jessica Harris and Marc Dugge, Washington DC correspondent for ARD German Broadcasting. The broadcast is in German with a few snatches of English. This is being broadcast all over Germany by different Public Radio Stations. The Dr Pepper Museum is definitely an international star!!

October has come and gone, and you know what that means?!?! Time for another podcast radio show!!

To find the wonderful winter merchandise that Mary Beth and Jessica are wearing, visit http://www.drpeppermuseum.org/drpepperstore/ !! CHECK IT OUT!!

OMG this is the best one yet!!!!! FAQs, exhibits, urban legends and myths, and silly stuff at the end!!

FYI: What is going on with the Museum!!

This is the first installment of the Dr Pepper Museum's Radio Show featuring Jessica Harris and Mary Beth Tait!

Museum staffer Brian Henson was recently interviewed for KRLD Dallas/Ft. Worth for a spot that will air several times throughout the month!

Conclusion

Milton Scott, Waco Architect

Wilton Lanning

Weathering the Storm

Employee Washing the Floor

The Laboratory and Syrup Manufacturing

Advertising vs Taste and Color vs Taste

1930s Country Store Owner

Wilton's Landing

The Soft Drink Industry

1930s Radio Commercial

Advertising

"Mark Kloster"

Bill Kloster

"Beverage World" Soft Drink Hall of Fame

The Free Enterprise System

"Treating People Right" from W.W. "Foots" Clements Oral History, Texas Collection, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Woodrow Wilson "Foots" Clements

Introduction of Cans

Quote from "The Manufacture and Bottling of Carbonated Beverages" by James W. Tufts

The Well

 

The Industrial Revolution

"Bottling Line Employee"

The Bottling Line

"The Bottle Washer's Grandson"

The Bottle Washer

"The Perfect Product" from W.W. "Foots" Clements Oral History, Texas Collection, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Early Bottles and Closures

"Company Clerk"

The Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company

Dr. Pepper Triumvirate

Dr Pepper Legends

"Soda Jerk"

The Old Corner Drug Store

Old Waco

Welcome by Dr Pepper Museum Founding President, Mr. Wilton Lanning