250 years ago in June 1775 George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Gen. Washington’s first stop following his appointment was the tavern, setting to work organizing the new army’s affairs.

Join George Washington in the historic Dutch barn of Flounder Brewing Co. for a discussion of the spirits of his age. Topics will include Gen. Washington’s foray into the commercial distilling of whiskey and corn liquor and experiments with viniculture and home brewing. Hear about Gen. Washington’s favorite wines, champagnes, and other beverages and enjoy anecdotes about some of his favorite watering holes in New Jersey and Philadelphia, New York, Virginia and other points in between.

David Emerson of History on the Hoof portrays George Washington in this living history program.

Children and adults are invited to color or write cards of appreciation to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces for delivery to New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes in honor of the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army & Armed Forces.

The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ, sponsor this program with funding from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission as part of the Somerset County Docent Training Program. Admission is free.

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage and Flounder Brewing Co. are destinations of Sip & See Somerset, a passport to heritage tourism and craft drink in Somerset County: https://visitsomersetnj.org/see-central-somerset/ #SipSeeSomerset

Travels with Darley visits Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage and Flounder Brewing Co. in “New Jersey: Revolutionary Road Trip – Part III” airing on NJ PBS and streaming from Go Traveler: https://video.gotraveler.com/shows/travels-darley/season/1/episode/11

? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of New Jersey’s first Constitution July 2, 2026 and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033.