Alcoholic beverages–mainly rum and whiskey, but also hard cider–were an important part of life at sea and of Bristol's economy. Join archaeologist Suzanne Chereau for an informal presentation on the history of rum distilling in Bristol, while you enjoy tasting fruit pies paired with hard cider varieties from Sowams Cider Works. You can even take a peek at pieces from this history--artifacts from the Pierce Distillery, formerly located on Thames St. in Bristol, will be on display.
As part of the Brits Attack Bristol (and lose!) celebration, 8th graders in the Bristol-Warren Regional School District will have the opportunity to participate in The Oliver Hazard Perry's Perry Corps Program, a school-day program that prepares students to be members of the 21st century workforce. The program will take place while underway and consists of a mix of standards-based, industry curriculum, industry exposure, and hands on skills application. Please consider sponsoring a student at $50 for this one-of-a-kind learning opportunity.
This event is co-sponsored by the Battle of Rhode Island Association and the Bristol RI 250th Commission. Visit BHPSri.org for more information.
