Drink in the History Series Continues with Dave’s Coffee
Learn about Rhode Island’s Contemporary & Historic Connections to the Coffee Trade
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Dave’s Coffee on Saturday, February 26 at 10:30am for the continuation of Drink in the History, a year-long series pairing RI beverages with history talks.
Program guests will be treated to cups of two different Dave’s Coffee roasts, an assortment of Allie’s donuts, and a bag of Dave’s Coffee to take home. In addition, Dave’s Coffee’s Director of Community Outreach Neal Bourdreau will share how the company selects, imports, and roasts their coffee. This will be complemented by a presentation by RIHS Deputy Executive Director of Collections & Interpretation Richard Ring, who will share the RIHS’s coffee logs and offer insights into RI’s history in the trade.
Tickets are $20 for RIHS members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased at rihs.org
Drink in the History is a part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations, made possible in part by Amica Insurance.
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
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