Media Alert
August 29, 2022
Taylor Fuqua, Manager of PR & Marketing; tfuqua@VirginiaHistory.org; 804.342.9661
Richmond, Va - In celebration of Virginia Spirits Month, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will host its first ever Virginia Distilled Festival with a sampling of spirits produced by distillers from around the Commonwealth. Food-trucks, and live music will be on hand for guest to enjoy as they learn about the variety of liquors produced across the state from distillery experts. Guests will also have after-hour access to museum galleries including Cheers, Virginia!, the museum’s newest exhibit focused on the history of brewing, distilling, and fermenting in Virginia.
Virginia Distilled is the second in a series of events throughout the fall to celebrate the history of alcohol in the Commonwealth. Virginia Vines is scheduled for October 15 and will focus on the vineyards that have made Virginia an internationally recognized and awarded region for winemaking. The exhibition, Cheers, Virginia! runs through January 29, 2023.
Date:
Saturday, September 17th
Time:
6:00 pm.- 9:00 pm.
Location:
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Featured Distillers:
- Reservoir Distillery – Richmond, VA
- Virginia Distillery Co. – Lovingston, VA
- Virago Spirits – Richmond, VA
- A. Smith Bowman - Fredericksburg, VA
- Catoctin Creek – Purcellville, VA
- Waterbird Spirits -- Charlottesville, VA
Food trucks:
- La Bete
- Ato's Sisig
Early Bird tickets are on sale now through September 3rd. For more information about Virginia Distilled or to purchase tickets, visit VirginiaHistory.org/events