Drink in the History Series Continues With Hard-Pressed Cider
Sample Local Cider and Apple Cider Donuts While Discovering Revolutionary History
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Hard-Pressed Cider Company on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m., at Windmist Farm in Jamestown for the continuation of Drink in the History, a yearlong series pairing RI beverages with history talks.
Hard-Pressed Cider Company co-founders Rob and Jaclyn Swanson will discuss the history of donuts and apple cider, and the process for creating their products. Guests will have the opportunity to sample cold or warm cider, and freshly made apple cider donuts.
The event will also include a presentation by Ethan Kincaid, who has been metal detecting on Conanicut Island for many years. Kincaid will discuss his findings from across the island, including materials dating from the American Revolution.
Tickets are $15 for RIHS members and $20 for nonmembers and can be purchased at
Drink in the History is part of the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Bicentennial Celebrations, sponsored by Amica Insurance.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only statewide 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 St., Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org
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