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Durand-Hedden House & Garden

LXCL:A guided tasting of port, Madeira, sherry, and other libations of the Revolutionary era. Includes admission to "A Thanksgiving Toast" at 7:30 pm.

Spirits of Revolution — 6:30 pm

LXCL:A festive tasting of local wines and beers for the Thanksgiving table—and an opportunity to gather with friends of Durand-Hedden in the spirit of the season.

A Thanksgiving Toast — 7:30 pm

Join local wine and spirits expert Hank Zona for a festive and fascinating evening exploring historic and contemporary libations on Thursday, November 19. This special fundraiser will support the preservation of the Durand-Hedden House and its major roof replacement project planned for 2027.&nbsp;The evening will unfold in two parts. Beginning at 6:30 pm, Zona will guide guests through tastings of port, Madeira, sherry, and other libations enjoyed during the Revolutionary era, offering a glimpse and a taste of how Americans drank in the late 18th century.&nbsp;Then, beginning at 7:30 pm, the evening turns toward Thanksgiving, with festive samplings of local wines and beers selected with the holiday table in mind.&nbsp;Tickets for the 6:30 pm &ldquo;Spirits of the Revolution&rdquo; tasting include admission to &ldquo;A Thanksgiving Toast&rdquo; beginning at 7:30 pm.&nbsp;6:30&ndash;7:30 pm &mdash; Spirits of the RevolutionA guided tasting of port, Madeira, sherry, and other libations of the Revolutionary era.Limited to 20 guests. Ticket price: $250 per person, including admission to &ldquo;A Thanksgiving Toast.&rdquo;&nbsp;7:30 pm onward &mdash; A Thanksgiving ToastA festive tasting of local wines and beers for the Thanksgiving table&mdash;and an opportunity to gather with friends of Durand-Hedden in the spirit of the season.Ticket price: $75 per person.&nbsp;Buy tickets at Durandhedden.org.&nbsp;Proceeds support the preservation of Durand-Hedden House, including its major roof replacement project planned for 2027. Tickets are available at DurandHedden.org. Parking for Durand-Hedden House is available on nearby streets.

Join local wine and spirits expert Hank Zona for a festive and fascinating evening exploring historic and contemporary libations on Thursday, November 19. This special fundraiser will support the preservation of the Durand-Hedden House and its major roof replacement project planned for 2027. The evening will unfold in two parts. Beginning at 6:30 pm, Zona will guide guests through tastings of port, Madeira, sherry, and other libations enjoyed during the Revolutionary era, offering a glimpse and a taste of how Americans drank in the late 18th century. Then, beginning at 7:30 pm, the evening turns toward Thanksgiving, with festive samplings of local wines and beers selected with the holiday table in mind. Tickets for the 6:30 pm “Spirits of the Revolution” tasting include admission to “A Thanksgiving Toast” beginning at 7:30 pm. 6:30–7:30 pm — Spirits of the RevolutionA guided tasting of port, Madeira, sherry, and other libations of the Revolutionary era.Limited to 20 guests. Ticket price: $250 per person, including admission to “A Thanksgiving Toast.” 7:30 pm onward — A Thanksgiving ToastA festive tasting of local wines and beers for the Thanksgiving table—and an opportunity to gather with friends of Durand-Hedden in the spirit of the season.Ticket price: $75 per person. Buy tickets at Durandhedden.org. Proceeds support the preservation of Durand-Hedden House, including its major roof replacement project planned for 2027. Tickets are available at DurandHedden.org. Parking for Durand-Hedden House is available on nearby streets.

Durand-Hedden House & Garden

Spirits of Revolution and a Thanksgiving Toast

523 Ridgewood Rd

Spirits of Revolution — 6:30 pm

$250

A Thanksgiving Toast — 7:30 pm

$75

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