Thursday, August 17, 7:00 pm – Shaking Things Up: Historic American Women and Modern American Spirits
Toast to the women who broke the mold of history. Learn the rich story of the critical role women played by merging style and substance into social power in the 19th century. During this in-person event on August 17 at the Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson Street in Boston, you will learn about many powerful women and how they impacted our nation, all while getting to taste the next revolution of handcrafted American Spirits.
Together with the Massachusetts Historical Society, we will delve into remarkable stories about women in the early 1800s breaking barriers and their “parlor politics.” Catherine Allgor, President of the Massachusetts Historical Society, will share her extensive knowledge of the early development of political society and how women in political families were able to utilize their relationships unofficially in order to assist in the creation of the United States of America.
As you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the era, Founder of Boston Harbor Distillery, Rhonda Kallman, will take you through Boston Harbor Distillery’s history and sip along with you through their handcrafted American Spirits. As a pioneering woman in the spirits industry, Rhonda has worked hard in this male-dominated industry and garnered great satisfaction from helping Boston Harbor Distillery grow and become a significant part of Boston’s history.
Catherine and Rhonda both are taking strides to break their own barriers just like the women of the 1800s and look forward in celebrating with you and GBH the intersection of Women’s History and the Future of Women in Boston.
Get your tickets through GBH today. $27.
Your Ticket Includes:
– Tasting of 4 Boston Harbor Distillery Spirits
– Education from Catherine Allgor and Rhonda Kallman
– Opportunity to purchase Parlor Politics: In Which the Ladies of Washington Help Build a City and a Government and signing by Catherine Allgor
Boston Harbor Distillery hand crafted cocktails will be available for additional purchase.
This event will be hosted and moderated by GBH News, Tori Bedford and GBH’s Curiosity Desk, Edgar B. Herwick III. This event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time.
