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Cocktails Across America - A Postcard View of the Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, 40s, 50s

Thu, Apr 03

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Mesier Homestead

A fundraising event to benefit the Wappingers Historical Society. Learn about and sample cocktails popular in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

Cocktails Across America - A Postcard View of the Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, 40s, 50s
Cocktails Across America - A Postcard View of the Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, 40s, 50s

Time & Location

Apr 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Mesier Homestead , 2 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls NY 12590

Guests

About the event

It's a special evening for those who love cocktails and love history! Join local historians and authors Diane Lapis and Anne Peck-Davis as they share fascinating historical vignettes and vintage postcard of lounges, hotel bars and other exotic drinking venues from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Sample two classic cocktails and enjoy a light assortment of finger foods and charcuterie at the historic Mesier Homestead. Non-alcoholic beverage will be available for those who do not imbibe, but who still enjoy the distinct glamour of the cocktail scene of that era. All attendees will receive 10% off their purchase at the Mesier Homestead gift shop that evening.


Adults 21 and over, please. Seating is limited. Two ticket options are available: With signed copy of Ms. Lapis' book Cocktails Across America ($45 + $2 credit card fee) - or - Without book ($25 plus $1 credit card fee).


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Tickets

  • Cocktails Across America

    Sale ends: Apr 03, 4:00 PM

    21 and over, please. Please arrive at least 10 mins before the start of the program. This ticket is nonrefundable unless the event if cancelled by us. It is transferrable for another attendee. The ticket price includes either $1 or $2 to help offset our cost of credit processing.

    From $26.00 to $47.00
    • $47.00
    • $26.00

    Total

    $0.00

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    P.O. Box 174
    Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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