Drink in the History Series Continues with Industrious Spirit Company
Sample First Oyster Distilled Vodka in the USA while Learning about RI’s Oyster Heritage
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Industrious Spirit Company, on Tuesday, July 19th at 6 pm for the continuation of Drink in the History, a year-long series pairing RI beverages with history talks.
The program will be hosted at the Industrious Spirit Company where guests will be treated to a craft cocktail, mini-flight tasting of their craft-made liquor and a tour of the production facility. Tastings will include ISCO’s Structural Vodka, Ornamental Gin, and Ostreida, the first vodka in the United States distilled with oysters. Light culinary fare will also be offered.
In addition, participants will be treated to a talk on the history of the oyster industry in Rhode Island.
Tickets are $35 for RIHS members and $40 for non-members and can be purchased at rihs.org
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future.
Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest.
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.