Countdown to April 19th, 1775: One for the Revolutionary Road: Taverns and the American Revolution

Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 PM Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

Northeastern University Professor Malcolm F. Purinton discusses the role of the tavern in local society as the colonies headed into the American Revolution. There were few places more important in colonial and revolutionary america than local community taverns that played witness to local, regional, and national events in American history. Decisions made in these cozy environments had important and far-reaching consequences ranging from protest planning to actions such as the Boston Tea Party.

Dr. Purinton is an Assistant Professor in the History Department at Northeastern University where he teaches courses on World History, the British Empire, and histories of Boston and colonial America while presenting public lectures on american alcohol and beer history. His recent book, Globalization in a Glass: The Rise of Pilsner Beer through Technology, Taste, and Empire examines the spread and domination of the light golden lager across the world during the late nineteenth century.

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Generously supported by the Acton Lions Club.