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Tavern Culture Series: "Boycott Tea!" Party
Featuring Victus Coffee
February 15, 2026 · 2 p.m.
Garden House
$20; $12/members
Like History on Tap? You'll love our 2026 series, Tavern Culture: One Sip at a Time. Inspired by our popular History on Tap annual event, these programs recreate historic tavern culture through a combination of lively programming, food and drink tastings, and music. Gather with family and friends to eat, drink, and be merry at the museum!
Join us for the kickoff program on Sunday, February 15, where we explore how Americans rejected British tea traditions and became a country of coffee drinkers. KTM&HC Chief Curator Catherine Prescott will be joined by Anne Mercer, partner at Victus Coffee for a conversation about American coffee culture: from its revolutionary beginnings to modern-day trends. Registrants will enjoy coffee samplings from Victus Coffee, plus a historically inspired brew or two.
Doors open at 1:30pm for light refreshments; program and tasting run from 2-3pm.
Register today!
Anne Mercer is the co-owner of Victus Coffee, a specialty coffee shop and roasting company in Hartford, CT. She is also a freelance writer specializing in the coffee industry with work published in renowned coffee industry outlets like Roast Magazine and Fresh Cup Magazine. Anne has served as a panelist, speaker, and workshop host at prestigious events such as the New York Coffee Festival, Coffee Fest NY, and the Northeast Coffee Festival. Combining her love for coffee and storytelling, she works to inspire and educate others in the industry.
Prior to her work in the coffee industry, Anne served as a copywriter and content writer for numerous marketing and advertising agencies, tech companies, and brands across various industries.
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