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Madeira to Moonshine: A Drink History

Enjoy a tour of historic Charleston sites and cocktails inspired by historic recipes!

Enjoy a tour of historic Charleston sites and cocktails inspired by historic recipes! Tickets include drinks (specific specialty cocktails, wine, or madeira), heavy hors d’oeuvres, and admission to each location.

Guests will begin their adventure in the historic Fireproof Building (100 Meeting Street) with Dorothy Heyward’s Champagne Punch, hors d’oeuvres and a brief “drink history” of Mrs. Heyward’s favorite cocktails from the Charleston Renaissance era by historian Harlan Greene. The next stop will be the Blind Tiger Pub where guests will enjoy drinks devoted to Charleston’s rumrunning and moonshine history. The last site of the evening is the Edmondston-Alston House at 21 E. Battery, overlooking the Charleston harbor, where we’ll end the evening with a tasting of madeira and dessert.

This event takes place rain or shine. No refunds on this event. Participants must be at least 21 years old. ID required.


Date & Time

October 7, 2022

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Location

South Carolina Historical Society - 100 Meeting St, Charleston, SC, 29401 100 Meeting St Charleston 29401 SC US

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Event Website

843-743-3225

General Admission $75/person

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