RIHS Kicks-Off Bicentennial with 1822 Porter by Narragansett Brewery
Virtual Q&A with Narragansett’s Head Brewer Launches New Drink in the History Series
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Narragansett Brewery on Wednesday, January 26 at 7pm for the official launch of Narragansett’s latest creation: an 1822 Porter created especially for the RIHS’s bicentennial.
This virtual event will feature a Q&A session with Narragansett’s Head Brewer Lee Lord, who will offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on what goes into crafting a historic brew.
Tickets include a 4-pack of the 1822 Porter for guests to enjoy while Lord fields questions about her process.
Tickets are $20 for RIHS members and $25 for non-members and are available at rihs.org
This program is the first in the RIHS’s Drink in the History series, which will pair Rhode Island beverage companies with historic talks throughout the year.
Additional partners include Dave’s Coffee, White Dog Distilling, Ceremony Tea, Rhode Island Spirits, Yacht Club Soda, Sons of Liberty, Little Maven Lemonade, Sowam’s Cidery, Granny Squibb’s Iced Tea, Anchor & Hope Wine, and Ellie’s.
Ticket packages for the year are still available and feature 12-packs for the full series and 6-packs of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic programs.
Packages can be purchased at rihs.org
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future.
Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.