The Intoxicating History of the American Revolution
August 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Intoxicating History of the American Revolution
August 29 • 7 p.m. • American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Join historian Brooke Barbier for a lively talk about the influence of tavern and drinking culture on the American Revolution.
Eighteenth-century Americans consumed a staggering amount of alcohol compared to today. Drink influenced their politics, built and sustained their relationships, and drove the economy. Booze was not a small part of colonial society, nor covertly consumed in private spaces—it was integral to American life. When the colonists rebelled against the British Empire, this culture of drink and taverns helped foster revolution.
The talk will be followed by a reception with light bites and two historic cocktails. The first two cocktails are covered with admission. MORE INFO & TICKETS
Tickets are $40 for adults and include two drinks.
Museum members enjoy a 20% discount.
