Drinking with the Founding Fathers, September 22, 4:00 pm, Bachmann Publick House

Join Bethlehem author Mark Will-Weber and McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar for a glimpse into what happens when history and alcohol collide.

Start your evening with a personal meet-and-greet with Mark, a tour of the 1753 Bachmann Publick House, and your first period cocktail of the evening. Then settle in to hear true tales of your favorite Founding Fathers, presidents, and the role alcohol played in some of the country’s most memorable moments.

Our friends from Red Stag will circulate and serve three additional drinks, plus light fare to accompany Mark’s talk. You’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes view of history and a taste of the Founding Fathers’ drinks of choice, plus a closing Q&A session with Mark and Glenn Shay of Red Stag.

$65 per person. Copies of Mark Will-Weber’s books will be available to purchase.

4 Historic Drinks: McKinley’s Delight, colonial lager, whiskey, wine

Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

RSVP to 610-253-1222 or info@northamptonctymuseum.org.

*The majority of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society and its programs.

About Mark Will-Weber

Mark Will-Weber, Author of Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt, and Muskets and Applejack, is a seasoned journalist and magazine editor. He is also the author of The Quotable Runner: Great Moments of Wisdom, Inspiration, Wrongheadedness, and Humor and The Running Trivia Book: 1001 Questions from the Sprints to the Marathon, as well as numerous articles. He lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

About McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar

Experience a taste of Ireland and the British Isles at Bethlehem’s Celtic Pub and Restaurant. With authentic Irish and British Isles food made from scratch, a full bar, an extensive Irish and Scottish whiskey menu, and a family-friendly atmosphere, McCarthy’s is the place for a true Celtic experience in the Lehigh Valley. Created to preserve Irish family traditions and memories passed down through generations, it is a perfect place to celebrate life’s special events and everyday happenings.