Event

Cheers! Tasting Series

A fun start to your weekend is promised at this three-part series of casual tastings, which each take their thematic cue from "Cheers! The Culture of Drink in Early Maryland." These unique Friday happy hours include exhibition viewing, some remarks by the exhibition curators, and the opportunity to mingle with beverage experts while sampling the kinds of wine and brews enjoyed in Maryland over 200 years ago.

Sept. 24: MAD ABOUT MADEIRA
Featuring Madeira ultra-connoisseur Mannie Berk of the Rare Wine Company /

Oct. 1: THE WINES OF MARYLAND'S FIRST FAMILIES
Featuring classic European varietals enjoyed by Maryland's first wine enthusiasts, selected by guest curator Catherine Thomas Burnett and Ian Stalfort of The Wine Source /

Oct. 8: HISTORIC HOME BREWS
Featuring hard apple and pear ciders, fruit wines from Linganore Winecellars, and craft beer by Baltimore brewer Brian "Stillwater" Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales.