Philly Founders House, a private membership community for Philadelphia entrepreneurs and founders, hosts Rooftop After Dark on a private city rooftop on Saturday, September 26 with doors at 9:30 PM. The night features live artists and DJs, complimentary drinks, and food at limited capacity. Entry is by waitlist only and joining does not guarantee attendance; confirmed guests pay $25 and receive the rooftop address. 21+ only.

Cartesian Brewing turns 5 in October. Come celebrate on Saturday 10/24th for a night full of local art and local beer. 10+ local Philly artists showing their work that makes our cans what they are!

In October, Cartesian Brewing will be celebrating 5 YEARS! "We're so grateful for the community we've created, as well as the feedback we've received on beers you loved, styles you want more of, and the iterations you pray for the return of. SO, we're putting this on you — we're bringing back 3 OG beers, and brewing 1 NEW style for our anniversary." 🎉 Whether you're new or a regular to Cartesian, VOTE in their INSTAGRAM stories and be apart of the future of tbeers! Polls will be posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting Monday, July 20th. 🍻

Join us at Chesapeake & Maine on Monday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. for a cocktail-fueled celebration of creativity, community and all things downtown Rehoboth Beach as 10 local restaurants go head-to-head to craft the ultimate cocktail using spirits from Dogfish Head Distilling Co.! Tickets are $45, which includes: Cocktail Samples from all 10 competing restaurants Light bites throughout the evening Complimentary Dogfish Head Distilling Co. spirit samples Access to the People's Choice vote Entry to the silent auction benefiting Rehoboth Main Street Additional Beverages will be available for purchase at the cash bar. Competition Highlights: People's Choice Award You be the Judge! Taste every creation and cast your vote for your favorite cocktail of the night. Judge's Choice Award A panel of special guest judges, including celebrity bartender Mia Mastroianni of Bar Rescue, will select their pick for the evening's top cocktail. Supporting Rehoboth Main Street Bid on exclusive items in the silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Rehoboth Main Street and its work supporting our vibrant downtown community. Tickets are $45. There’s a limited number of spots, so grab yours today at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/dogfishheadbrewpub/rehoboth-cocktail-week-competition. Rehoboth Beach Cocktail Week: September 20 - 26 Hosted by Rehoboth Main Street Sponsored by Dogfish Head Distilling Co. Rehoboth Beach is shaking things up! Join us for a week‑long celebration of creativity, flavor, and local mixology talent. Explore exclusive cocktail specials at participating restaurants and bars - each crafted with Dogfish Head Distilling Co. spirits and inspired by the Culinary Coast™ Dogfish Head is the sponsor of the inaugural Downtown Rehoboth Beach Cocktail Week, hosted by Rehoboth Main Street whose mission is to foster and promote a vibrant, year-round, in-town experience for businesses, residents, and visitors alike. Every Cocktail Week drink sold helps give back! $1 from each featured cocktail will be matched and donated to Rehoboth Main Street through our Beer & Benevolence program. Drink local, support local, and toast to community spirit!

Parks on Tap, the traveling beer garden from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and FCM Hospitality, sets up at Cliveden Park in Germantown for one of the final three stops of the 2026 season. Hours are Wednesday through Friday 4pm to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm. Entry is free and everything is pay as you go, with draft beer, cocktails, wine, and a food menu on site.

Yards Brewing Company hosts Oktoberfest at its Spring Garden Street brewery on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm, rain or shine. Tickets are $20 early bird (200 available), $30 general admission, and $10 designated driver; every ticket includes a 0.5 liter stein, and the early bird and general admission tiers include a first beer fill. The day features live music, Oktoberfest food, a costume contest, and Masskrugstemmen, an authentic stein holding competition, with access to the outdoor loading dock plus the brewing facility and warehouse. The event is 21+ and free parking is included.

Brauhaus Schmitz closes the 700 block of South Street for its annual Oktoberfest block party, running Saturday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The family-friendly street biergarten features nearly a dozen German beers on draft, live oompah music, German dancers, food, and games. Entry is free with pay-as-you-go food and drinks; VIP tickets are $125 and include indoor beer hall seating, a buffet from noon to 6:00 pm, seven beer tokens, a commemorative liter mug, and an event t-shirt.

Sly Fox Brewing hosts its annual Can Jam at the Pottstown brewery on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with live music from Sons of Phelan from 2 to 5 PM and Down Home from 6 to 9 PM. Spectators are welcome and no spectator admission price is listed; KanJam tournament registration is $50 per two-person team and includes 2 food tickets, 4 beer tickets, 2 Sly Fox koozies, and the chance to win your weight in beer. The day is family-friendly and dog-friendly with games, giveaways, prizes, and food from the Tastin' Room kitchen and food trucks alongside Sly Fox beers.

The Glassboro Craft Beer Festival returns to Glassboro Town Square on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with 50+ breweries pouring nearly 100 craft beers plus local wines, food trucks, craft vendors, and live music from Shot of Southern. VIP entry begins at 12pm and general admission runs 1pm to 5pm, with last entry at 3:30pm and last pour at 4:45pm. Tickets are $55 general admission, $65 VIP with early entry and a custom cup and lanyard, and $20 non-drinking, plus fees. This is a rain or shine, 21+ event with no children or pets permitted.

Dust off your dirndl, lace up those lederhosen, and prepare yourself for a day of classic Creekfest fun! Join us Saturday, September 26th from 12–7PM for our annual Oktoberfest celebration where the beers are crisp, the vibes are high, and things might get a little weird (just how we like it). 🎺 LIVE MUSIC from Polkadelphia | 2–6PM 🌭 Stein Hoisting & Weiner Toss Competition (yes, exactly what it sounds like) 🍺 Featuring Creekfestbier Lager - our traditional Märzen, brewed to keep the spirit of Oktoberfest alive and flowing 🍷 Beer + Wine + Cocktails available all day 🚚 Food Truck on site to keep you fueled FREE | ALL AGES WELCOME Bring your friends, your family, and your questionable Oktoberfest attire. Prost, misfits 🍻

Year two of Evil Genius's Oktoberfest moves from the Front Street block party into a ticketed 21+ beer garden party capped at 100 guests at the Fishtown brewery. Four limited edition German-style beers, brats, DJ Bob Beast playing EDM-infused oompah, a stein-holding contest, and a best-dressed competition, with every ticket including an exclusive Oktoberfest stein. VIP entry at 12 PM, general admission 1 to 6 PM; GA is $30 with one stein fill, VIP $50 with two fills. Rain date October 3 and tickets are non-refundable.

WHO: Love City Brewing, the beloved Philadelphia-based brewery celebrated for unfailingly delicious beer and commitment to inclusivity – helmed by Co-Owners/Operators Melissa and Kevin Walter. Sophie’s BBQ, the family-run Havertown BBQ hotspot WHAT: Oktoberfest Celebration: Love City Manayunk hosts its first Oktoberfest with German-Style brews and festive competitions including a Stein Holding Contest and Best Outfit Competition. “Brat and a Shot” Special: Shot poured through a split bratwurst Sophie’s BBQ will feature an Oktoberfest menu of brats and pretzels with beer cheese, available for purchase. WHEN: September 26, 12 - 6 pm After the event ends, regular bar service continues from 6 pm - midnight WHERE: Love City Manayunk (4323 Main St, Philadelphia, PA) WHY: Oktoberfest comes to Love City Manayunk with German-style brews, festive Food, DJ sets and competitions for the perfect fall kick off.

Our off-centered race through Milton is back for another incredible year! Join us for our 19th annual Dogfish Dash on Sunday, Sept. 27. This year, all proceeds will go to our friends at the Sussex County Land Trust. Get ready for the same race day you know and love, including the return of our Recycled Costume Contest, plus a walk for the dogs & their humans! Registration is now open for the 5K(ish) run and 3K walk! When: Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9 - 11 a.m. (Psst ... Judging for the Recycled Costume Contest will be at 8 a.m.) Where: Dogfish Head Milton Brewery, 6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968 Our off-centered 5K(ish) race is back and we’ll be dashing through the gorgeous town of Milton once again. Plus, there will be a route for our 3K walk, where Dashers are encouraged to bringing their pups. Dashers can register HERE for $50 for runners and $40 for walkers, and the registration fee includes some sweet runner goodies including a t-shirt, a reusable bag, and two beverage tickets (21+ only) for our post-run party. Stick around after the race (& bring your friends) to enjoy our draft beer trailer and activities from Sussex County Land Trust and other partners on-site during our post-run party. Please keep in mind, there will be no packet pick-up on the day of Dogfish Dash! Registered Dashers must pick up their packets at one of our packet pick-up events ahead of Dash day.

Parks on Tap, the traveling beer garden from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and FCM Hospitality, sets up at Stephen Girard Park in South Philadelphia for the second to last stop of the 2026 season. Hours are Wednesday through Friday 4pm to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm. Entry is free and everything is pay as you go, with draft beer, cocktails, wine, and a food menu on site.

🍺CHBC Oktoberfest Celebration 🍺 Wednesday, September 16 – Sunday, October 18 Get ready to raise a stein! Join us for a four-week Oktoberfest celebration featuring Festbier, German-inspired food and fun, special events, local makers, and plenty of reasons to break out your lederhosen or dirndl. Elias will be leading Oktoberfest BINGO! We'll play classic (5 in a row in one of three directions: horizontal, vertical and diagonal), blackout, and patterns. Prizes for each winner! 🍺 CH Festbier — Prost! Every day we're open, enjoy our CH Festbier — a 6.2% ABV, 21 IBU traditional Märzen-style malty lager that's perfect for cooler fall weather. 🍺 Enjoy it on draft or take home a 4-pack featuring our custom Oktoberfest label, designed by local artist Eric Hinkley. 🍻 Oktoberfest Roemer Glasses We have a limited number of special Oktoberfest Roemer glasses, made right here in the neighborhood by East Falls Glass. Purchase your glass and enjoy TWO FREE REFILLS! While supplies last. 📸 Strike a Pose! Stop by our Oktoberfest selfie station in the Beer Garden, snap a photo, and tag us! #CHBCOktoberfest 🥨 Dress the Part! Break out your lederhosen or dirndl and receive 20% OFF your purchase any day during Oktoberfest! 👕 Take home a limited edition Oktoberfest t-shirt.   📸 Enjoy a decorated beer garden that feels like Oktoberfest!  🥨 Enjoy a special menu with Oktoberfest food from Chestnut Hill Brewing Company, Liberty Kitchen, ChickoTako, and Southern Flames. 🎉 Oktoberfest Events Wednesday, September 16 @ 7 PM 🍺 Oktoberfest-Themed Trivia Kick off Oktoberfest with a night of German-themed trivia! Friday, September 18 | 4–6 PM 🍻 Beer Poking Happy Hour Give your beer the traditional Oktoberfest treatment! Thursday, October 1 @ 7 PM 🎱 Oktoberfest BINGO Oktoberfest + BINGO = a winning combination! Sunday, October 4 🔨 Oktoberfest Hammerschlagen Tournament Grab a hammer, grab a beer, and put your skills to the test! 🎶 Live Music — Date TBD Stay tuned for details! 🕐 Oktoberfest Hours Wednesday & Thursday: 4–9 PM Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM–10 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM–8 PM So grab your friends, put on your best Oktoberfest gear, and Prost! We’ll see you in the Beer Garden! 🍻🇩🇪 #CHBCOktoberfest

Triple Bottom Brewing pours at its Fair Chance Beer Garden on the historic baseball field inside Eastern State Penitentiary's Halloween Nights, which marks its 35th year with five haunted houses, themed bars, live performances, and historic tours. The festival runs select nights October 2 through November 7, 2026, and the beer garden is included with any Halloween Nights admission, with drinks pay as you go. Ticket prices vary by night; all ages can attend and it is 21+ with physical ID to drink.

ArtsQuest's free Oktoberfest runs two weekends under the Bethlehem blast furnaces, October 2 to 4 and October 9 to 11, with four themed biergartens from Yuengling, Hofbrau, Samuel Adams and Dogfish Head, wiener dog races, and the PA State Steinholding Championship finals. Hours are Friday 5 to 10 PM, Saturday noon to 10 PM, and Sunday noon to 6 PM. Admission is free; ticketed add-ons include a Yuengling beer dinner, a bourbon tasting, a flip cup tournament, and a 5K.

Chaddsford Winery's 21+ immersive Halloween walking tour returns with the 2026 theme Ghost of the Grape, a haunted wine walk through time spanning eras from Ancient Greece to Revolutionary America. Five themed tasting stations pair Chaddsford wines with seasonal treats, and every guest takes home a commemorative Halloween wine glass. Runs Fridays 4 to 8 PM, Saturdays noon to 8 PM, and Sundays 11 AM to 3 PM from October 2 through November 1 in hourly entry slots; tickets are $45, or $38 non-alcoholic, plus tax and fees, and it sells out most weekends.

Ambler Main Street's two day downtown Oktoberfest closes Butler Avenue for beer gardens, food, live music, and arts and crafts vendors, running Friday 6 to 9:30 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 9:30 PM. The 2025 edition drew two beer gardens, over 15 food providers, and more than 70 specialty vendors; 2026 dates are confirmed on the organizer's page with full programming still to be posted. Free to attend with pay as you go beer gardens.

Where Oktoberfest meets 🤝South Philly fall, Cartesian Brewing is hosting ALL DAY festivities for their first ever Harvest Fest. Fest bier in special edition (keep the glass) mugs, soft pretzels from local bakers Dear Jean, stein and keg holding competitions, banjo and bluegrass!

Evil Genius closes Front Street from Oxford to Palmer, plus Palmer Avenue to Blair Street, for an all-day music festival marking the brewery's 15th anniversary. Live music and vendors run from noon to 11 PM outside the Fishtown brewery. Listed on the brewery's own calendar, with full lineup details still to come.

The West Chester BID turns the whole downtown into a free Oktoberfest crawl with $6 seasonal beers and ciders plus fall themed appetizers at nine participating spots across Gay, Market, and Walnut Streets, including Artillery Brewing, Side Bar, and Kildare's. The Oompah-Delics play 12:30 to 2:30 PM, a German oompah band follows 3 to 5 PM, and stein holding heats run at 2 and 2:30 PM at Bierhaul Townhouse. No ticket needed, rain or shine.

The Roxborough Development Corporation's 13th annual free Oktoberfest street festival closes Ridge Avenue from Lyceum to Leverington from noon to 6 PM, with beer gardens, a stein holding competition, three stages of live entertainment, and German themed food. Food and beer are pay as you go.

Parks on Tap, the traveling beer garden from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and FCM Hospitality, sets up at Columbus Square Park in Passyunk Square for the final stop of the 2026 season. Hours are Wednesday through Friday 4pm to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm. Entry is free and everything is pay as you go, with draft beer, cocktails, wine, and a food menu on site.

Come party at our annual Build Me Up Butternut World Tour with Mike from New Jersey Craft Beer! This is our kickoff to Spooky Season party featuring the triumphant return of Build Me Up Butternut, our Chili Porter collab with NJCB. PLUS: • Live Music from The Haunting 8:30-10:30pm • Costume Contests (singles, couples, groups, doggos!) • Pumpkin Carving and Decorating • Yellow Brick Road Ice Cream Pop-up • Pat The Ripper Hot Dog Food Truck 21+ event

Brauhaus Schmitz transforms the 16,000 square foot 23rd Street Armory into a Bavarian festival hall for three 21+ sessions: Friday 7:30 to 11:30 PM, Saturday 1 to 5 PM, and Saturday 7:30 to 11:30 PM. Hofbrau liters in Mass glasses, festival tables and benches imported from Germany, pig roast, bratwurst, thousands of pretzels, and live oompah from The Bratwurst Boys plus the United Hungarian Dancers, with roughly 4,000 attendees across the weekend. General admission runs $35 to $45 by session and includes your first liter; VIP is $75 to $85 with early entry, two liters, a food platter, and reserved table service.

Come kickoff off Spooky Season with a rager at Icarus featuring the triumphant return of Build Me Up Butternut, our Chili Porter collab with NJCB. Live Music from Preachers on the FM 6-8:30pm and The Haunting 8:30-10:30pm PLUS, Costume Contests (singles, groups, doggos), Pumpkin Carving in our Beer Garden, and Yellow Brick Road Ice Cream will be here! Get spooky.

Experience one of the region's premier craft beer festivals KENNETT BREWFEST features 80+ breweries, cideries, and beverage producers, live music, local food vendors, and an afternoon of unforgettable fun in beautiful Kennett Square. Celebrating 29 years of beer, community, and good times.

Oh my gourd, it's officially the season for all things Punkin Ale! Get ready to celebrate with some exclusive libations, DOGfishies, local vendors and more at our Milton Brewery! Swing by from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for our annual FREE family and dog friendly event where you can enjoy some amazing local craft vendors and food trucks, Dogfish Head ales & spirits, live music, yard games, a pet photo booth and much more! It's the perfect fall celebration! Live Music We’re amped to share that Trailer Park Casanovas will be taking the stage from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., bringing the heat with your favorite throwback hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s! Then from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., we’re welcoming Delco Donny Band jamming out to your favorite emo/pop punk songs! Little Pumpkin Painting Pick up a little pumpkin for just $5 and let your creativity shine! Available for guests of all ages, these pumpkins can be painted on-site and taken home as a fun keepsake from Punkin Ale Fest. Off-Centered Libations Keep the goodness flowing with plenty of off-centered ales on tap, including the star of the show, Punkin Ale! Plus, our friends from Angry Orchard are joining the party! They’ll be onsite pouring their crisp, refreshing ciders to keep those fall vibes going strong. We'll also have a special Punkin Liqueur cocktail, alongside some non-alcoholic cider options too. At this year's Punkin Ale Fest, meet Harvest of Time, a barrel-aged reimagining of Punkin Ale coming in at 12.4% ABV. This pumpkin barleywine builds on the flavors that made our iconic fall beer a seasonal favorite, taking roasted pumpkins, rich sugars, and warm baking spices on a 20-month rum barrel adventure. Finished with Madagascar vanilla beans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, it delivers decadent notes of caramelized pumpkin, vanilla, oak, and rum-soaked sweetness. Think of it as Punkin Ale's older, wiser, and a little more spirited cousin, crafted for savoring and celebrating the season. Beer & Benevolence Did we mention the dogs?? This bark-tastic event will benefit the Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) who will be on-site with some adoptable canine friends. You can hop into our dog and family friendly photo booth throughout the event that will be entirely donation-based. PLUS, thanks to our amazing vendors and their contributions, we'll have a raffle drawing at 3:30 p.m. full of fantastic prizes, all in support of the BVSPCA. Vendors Kent County Candles | Salt Town | Mother Mary’s Creations | The Shabby Mermaid | Glas-Glow Atelier | Brandywine Wood Shop | IMR Concepts | Sassy Jack Handmade | Handmade by Nancy | Byzantium Sky Press | MOJAVE SALT | Kristen Vaughn Art | Casey Julia Designs | Tall Oak Trading Company | Local Waves Studio | Made by Mkensea | Boneyard Pup | Kilted Bee Mead | Andy Vible | Brûlé Bakery | EPIRON Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Lemnuel USA | Compile Tile | Mikejo Designs | Fancy Strands Fairy Hair | Mixtape Paper Co. | Blue Hour Pottery LLC | Past Objects Art | Casey Julia Designs | Rachel Frebert | Half Chicken Man | Cracked Bell | Sunshine Octopus | Hoop Delaware | Carly and Dave Ceramics | Waggies by Maggie & Friends Food Trucks Uncle B’s | Taco Reho | The Golden Chapter | Zaikka on Wheels | Mommom's Cheesecakes | Sarcastic Chef

Over 70 giant pumpkins carved live by local artists and lit in the Chadds Ford Historical Society meadow across three nights, with a haunted display and live music. The beer garden pours Sly Fox beer alongside Chaddsford and Harvest Ridge wines and Revolution Bees mead. Hours are Thursday 2 to 9 PM, Friday 2 to 10 PM, and Saturday noon to 10 PM; 2026 admission pricing has not been posted yet.

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, AKA PhilaLandmarks, is thrilled to announce the launch of a spirited lecture series coming this fall: Introducing Spirits of Independence, a four-part installment exploring the brews, wines, and spirits that were produced, distributed, and consumed by the people who owned and occupied PhilaLandmarks historic houses: Grumblethorpe, Hill-Physick House, Powel House, and Historic Waynesborough. Tickets (linked below) are available online now for $82/pp per event, or $216 for a bundle ticket to all four events. Must be 21+ to purchase. Each event in the series (October 16, November 20, and December 13) will see a selection of experts, including renowned historian and scholar David Hancock, historical booze enthusiast and author Steven Grasse, scholar and author Jordan Smith, Rare Wine Co.’s Mannie Berk and Aaron Nix-Gomez deliver rousing addresses while guests sip complimentary provided beverages (wine, Madeira, porter and rum) made using colonial-minded recipes produced by makers including My Local Brew Works and Rare Wine Co. “Deeply entwined in the history of Philadelphia – and our country – are the drinks that early civilians produced, imported, exported, and consumed,” said Kayla Anthony, Executive Director of The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. “We’re grateful to work with beverage partners who bring that experience to life - as accurately as possible - for our guests to enjoy.” Madeira in Colonial America: Henry Hill, who built the house, was a patriot and a Madeira importer. The vast majority of wine imported into colonies during the revolutionary period was Madeira, and this wine was being drunk in homes and taverns across the colonies. Mannie Berk of the Rare Wine Company and Aaron Nix-Gomez have collaborated for nearly 15 years in unraveling the history of Madeira from its earliest days until the present. Their greatest focus has been on how Madeira was purchased and consumed in America in the 18th and 19th centuries, to understand just how it came to be the most coveted wine in this country. Tasting of Madeira wines included.

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, AKA PhilaLandmarks, is thrilled to announce the launch of a spirited lecture series coming this fall: Introducing Spirits of Independence, a four-part installment exploring the brews, wines, and spirits that were produced, distributed, and consumed by the people who owned and occupied PhilaLandmarks historic houses: Grumblethorpe, Hill-Physick House, Powel House, and Historic Waynesborough. Tickets (linked below) are available online now for $82/pp per event, or $216 for a bundle ticket to all four events. Must be 21+ to purchase. Each event in the series (held September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 13) will see a selection of experts, including renowned historian and scholar David Hancock, historical booze enthusiast and author Steven Grasse, scholar and author Jordan Smith, Rare Wine Co.’s Mannie Berk and Aaron Nix-Gomez deliver rousing addresses while guests sip complimentary provided beverages (wine, Madeira, porter and rum) made using colonial-minded recipes produced by makers including My Local Brew Works and Rare Wine Co. “Deeply entwined in the history of Philadelphia – and our country – are the drinks that early civilians produced, imported, exported, and consumed,” said Kayla Anthony, Executive Director of The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. “We’re grateful to work with beverage partners who bring that experience to life - as accurately as possible - for our guests to enjoy.” Madeira in Colonial America: Henry Hill, who built the house, was a patriot and a Madeira importer. The vast majority of wine imported into colonies during the revolutionary period was Madeira, and this wine was being drunk in homes and taverns across the colonies. Mannie Berk of the Rare Wine Company and Aaron Nix-Gomez have collaborated for nearly 15 years in unraveling the history of Madeira from its earliest days until the present. Their greatest focus has been on how Madeira was purchased and consumed in America in the 18th and 19th centuries, to understand just how it came to be the most coveted wine in this country. Tasting of Madeira wines included.

We celebrate Friday the 13th's because we first opened our doors on Friday, January 13. So this date on the calendar has a special place in our cold, black hearts. Get 13% off draft pours and packaged goods to-go, plus we drop our third and final Killer Merch of the year, designed by Colin Shawcross. Horror movies on our TVs and a soundtrack to match. Join us, if you dare...

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, AKA PhilaLandmarks, is thrilled to announce the launch of a spirited lecture series coming this fall: Introducing Spirits of Independence, exploring the brews, wines, and spirits that were produced, distributed, and consumed by the people who owned and occupied PhilaLandmarks historic houses. Must be 21+ to purchase. “Deeply entwined in the history of Philadelphia – and our country – are the drinks that early civilians produced, imported, exported, and consumed,” said Kayla Anthony, Executive Director of The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. “We’re grateful to work with beverage partners who bring that experience to life - as accurately as possible - for our guests to enjoy.” Porter in Colonial America: Porter was the brew of choice for many in the colonial era. The Powel family was connected to the most renowned brewer of porter of the time, Robert Hare, who had married into the Willing family. Steve Grasse is the author of Colonial Spirits: A Toast to our Drunken History, he’ll give a talk about the importance of porter in the colonial era and the experience of brewing porter from a colonial recipe. Tasting of porter included.

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, AKA PhilaLandmarks, is thrilled to announce the launch of a spirited lecture series coming this fall: Introducing Spirits of Independence, a four-part installment exploring the brews, wines, and spirits that were produced, distributed, and consumed by the people who owned and occupied PhilaLandmarks historic houses: Grumblethorpe, Hill-Physick House, Powel House, and Historic Waynesborough. Tickets (linked below) are available online now for $82/pp per event, or $216 for a bundle ticket to all four events. Must be 21+ to purchase. Each event in the series (held September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 13) will see a selection of experts, including renowned historian and scholar David Hancock, historical booze enthusiast and author Steven Grasse, scholar and author Jordan Smith, Rare Wine Co.’s Mannie Berk and Aaron Nix-Gomez deliver rousing addresses while guests sip complimentary provided beverages (wine, Madeira, porter and rum) made using colonial-minded recipes produced by makers including My Local Brew Works and Rare Wine Co. “Deeply entwined in the history of Philadelphia – and our country – are the drinks that early civilians produced, imported, exported, and consumed,” said Kayla Anthony, Executive Director of The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. “We’re grateful to work with beverage partners who bring that experience to life - as accurately as possible - for our guests to enjoy.” The Colonial Rum Trade: General Anthony Wayne traded animal hides for rum to keep the troops of the Continental Army supplied. In his historic home, scholar Jordan Smith will talk about the importance of the rum trade in the colonial era. Smith is the author of The Invention of Rum, a definitive history of the topic in the colonial period. Tasting of historic rum punch recipe.