250 years ago in June 1775 George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Gen. Washington’s first stop following his appointment was the tavern, setting to work organizing the new army’s affairs.

Grab a pour of our colonial porter or smoked colonial brown and head up to the loft.

Join living history interpreter David Emerson of History on the Hoof in the historic Dutch barn of Flounder Brewing Co. as he portrays George Washington discussing the spirits of his age. Topics will include Gen. Washington’s foray into the commercial distilling of whiskey and corn liquor, and experiments with viniculture and home brewing. Hear about Gen. Washington’s favorite wines, champagnes, and other beverages and enjoy anecdotes about some of his favorite watering holes in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and other points in between.

The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ, sponsor this program. Admission is free.

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage and Flounder Brewing Co. are destinations for Sip & See Somerset, a passport to heritage tourism and craft drink in Somerset County: https://visitsomersetnj.org/see-central-somerset/ #SipSeeSomerset

Travels with Darley visits Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage and Flounder Brewing Co. in “New Jersey: Revolutionary Road Trip – Part III” airing on NJ PBS and streaming from Go Traveler:  https://video.gotraveler.com/shows/travels-darley/season/1/episode/11