Lecture—“Of Simple and Cordial Waters: Distilling in Colonial Pennsylvania” April 3, 2011

On Sunday, April 3rd at 1:00 pm, foodways historian Dr. Clarissa F. Dillon will present a lecture at Pottsgrove Manor on domestic distillation in the colonial period.

In the eighteenth century, distilling was a process used to produce domestic medicines as well as alcoholic beverages. Dr. Dillon will discuss both kinds of products as well as different types of stills. She holds a permit to distill for research purposes and will bring along a display of distillations she has prepared from historic recipes.

A donation of $2 per person is suggested for this lecture.

This lecture is being held in conjunction with Pottsgrove Manor’s new exhibit, “Spirituous Liquors and Healthful Distillations: Alcohol in Colonial America.” A guided tour of the exhibit will be offered after the presentation.