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Spirits That Moved America: Lessons Through Liquor

Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 4 PM to 5:30 PM

Spirits have played a significant role in American history, from the whiskey that the Founding Fathers produced and the lasting impact of Prohibition all the way through America's leading role in the development of cocktails. In this session, renowned food and drink writer Brian Freedman will lead a tasting a wide variety of spirits that embody these mile markers along our nation's spirited journey. Whiskey, vodka, sotol—it'll all on the table and in our glasses as we look at the 250-year sweep of the country through the lens of these fascinating liquids.

This event is part of the JES's USA 250 Event Series.

Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Thursday, July 16th, 4:00-5:30PM
Admission:  $15/ person; $25/with a guest

*If you do NOT receive an email from info@jeserie.org within 24-48 hours regarding your registration, please check your spam or junk folder. Thank you!

For more information, please visit http://jeserie.org or call 8144598000

Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State Street, Erie, PA 16508
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June 2026: Pride
Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 6
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