The Catskill Chronicle

Photo by Dawn J. Benko

ELDRED, NY (February 2, 2014) – George and Martha Washington – as portrayed by Colonial re-enactors Paul Brennan (in photo) and JoAnn Bogdanovicz – will host a celebration with beer tastings from several local breweries, 18th century tavern fare and a birthday cake on Saturday, February 22 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Hennings Local (formerly the Eldred Preserve).

The event will feature a brief talk by Sullivan County Historian John Conway entitled: “American Walks Into a Bar: The Role of Beer in the Revolutionary War.”

There will also be dancing – including the Virginia Reel – to the period tunes performed by Historical Musician Linda Russell, who for 16 years was the official balladeer at New York City’s Federal Hall, site of General Washington’s presidential inauguration. Colonial attire is highly encouraged, but not required.

Donation is $35 in advance and $40 at the door to benefit "The Delaware Company," the non-profit friends of Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg, NY.

Reservations can be made by emailing the County Historian at jconway52@hotmail.com. Checks, made out to “The Delaware Company” can be mailed to PO Box 185, Barryville, NY 12719. 

For further information, call 845-557-0851.