Whiskey, spies, and rebellion: a winning combination for George Washington and for you this evening. Revel in the tales and tactics of the cunning spies George Washington depended on as we celebrate the Museum’s newly updated exhibition Spying Launched a Nation. You’ll enjoy afterhours access to the exhibit which features famed American actor Christopher Jackson telling the story of the Culper Ring. The Museum holds the original letter George Washington penned asking Nathaniel Sackett to set up a spy ring; Spying Launched a Nation is centered around this precious artifact.
After exploring the exhibit, Steven T. Bashore, Director of Historic Trades and Head Distiller at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, will lead you through a whiskey tasting. You’ll try three whiskeys that show the progression of aging in barrels over time — in Washington’s day it was all unaged rye! Join us as we cheers to Washington’s innovative approach to spirits and spying on a wintery night in the month of his birth.
Your ticket includes tastings of three different whiskeys, hors d'oeuvres, and non-alcoholic beverages.*
Tickets: $150
Members: $130
Space is limited– advance registration encouraged!
*Participants must be 21 or older.
