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Tavern Culture Series: Plates, Pints, and Patriots
Featuring P. Scott Vallely, Charter Oak Brewing Co.
June 4, 2026 · 7 p.m.
Garden House
$20; $12/members
In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the soon-to-be Founding Fathers and other Patriots found great value in the local tavern. Taverns fed and watered revolutionaries when they gathered to trade stories, debate politics, and plot protests. And of all the alcoholic offerings at the tavern, it was beer that came to symbolize resistance, independence and self-sufficiency.
In this next installment of KTM&HC's Tavern Culture: One Sip at a Time series, Chief Curator Catherine Prescott is joined by Charter Oak Brewing Co.’s Scott Vallely to discuss all things beer and brewing, from the drink's critical role in the colonial settlement of America to the craft beer movement of today.
Attendees will sample foods that were traditional in a Connecticut colonial tavern, like corn bread and sweet meats, as well as historically inspired and modern-day brews for a true taste of the Revolution!
Tickets are on sale now, with special discounts for KTM&HC members! Attendees must be at least 21 years old.
Tavern Culture: One Sip at a Time is supported by the Sarah Tod Fund and the Wadsworth R. Lewis Trust Fund.
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