Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom and the Bennington Battlefield will partner on Saturday, June 18 during New York State’s Path Through History Weekend.
The Bennington Battlefield will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s Path Through History weekend. Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will share the history of the battle and tales of the Revolutionary War soldier’s experience. [private]
The Walloomsac River played a vital role during the Battle of Bennington, and Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery and Taproom sits on the banks of the historic river just a short drive from the Bennington Battlefield. After the Battlefield events, visitors are encouraged to visit Brown’s for related activities, including a British encampment, the 34th Regiment of Foot and Phil Leonard with the Hoosick Township Historical Society. The encampment, set on the banks of the river, will portray the life of a soldier in 1777. Mr. Leonard will be on site from noon to 5 pm to chat about the Stevens & Thompson Paper Company and the three falls on the Walloomsac River.
Brown’s will feature a “Then and Now Bite and Beer.” According to Beer Advocate “Beer was a significant staple for soldiers during the Revolutionary War, and measures by Congress included rationing to each soldier one quart of Spruce Beer or Cider per man, per day.” Duncan MacCrea, Brown’s brewer said, “Alcohol in many forms were a common ration because water was often unfit to drink, especially in the navy. The combination of boiling beer and the alcohol in it managed to keep it clean and safe to drink.” Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery and Taproom will feature a “Then and Now Bite and Beer,” a taste of the foods and beer that soldiers may have consumed in 1777 paired with the taproom’s 21st century interpretation, for $10 per person. Enjoy a Brown’s pint along the Walloomsac and consider the role this waterway had in shaping American History and imagine the building through the eyes of the factory workers in the 19th century. Guided tours of the brewery and the historic facility will be offered from noon to 5 pm ($5 fee includes a branded pint glass).
The regular menu of food and beer will also be available. The Taproom is open noon to 9 pm on Saturdays.
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Bennington Battlefield
“Path Through History Weekend”
The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s “Path Through History weekend.” Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will be on hand to share the history of the battle.
The program will feature musicians playing a selection of songs that were enjoyed throughout the Revolutionary era and beyond. It also features a small encampment, reenactor demonstration and a series of brief talks describing the events of the battle and other related topics. Visitors may chat with presenters and take in their displays, enjoy light refreshments, or hike on the site’s trails.
The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is off Route 67 in Walloomsac, in the Town of Hoosick.
There is a suggested donation of $5 for individuals and $10 for families, cash or check only. Space is limited, so RSVP to David Pitlyk at david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov, or call 518-860-9094.
At the conclusion of the program, visitors are encouraged to go to the nearby Brown’s Brewing Co.’s Walloomsac Taproom and Brewery for a “Then and Now Bite and Beer.” Attendees can sample 18th and 20th century food and beer and take a tour of the brewery, all for only $10. Visitors may also chat about the history of the site with members of the Hoosick Township Historical Society. [/private]