Culture & Cocktails: National Road in Maryland

135 West Washington Street,Hagerstown MD 21740

13 May, 2022

Description

Quench your thirst for knowledge with the Washington County Historical Society! Built between 1811 and 1834, the National Road was the first major federally funded highway in the United States. It crossed Washington County’s rivers and streams at several key points, allowing for the transportation of local goods to and from Baltimore and points West. On Friday, May 13th, join us in welcoming Dr. Bob Savitt for an exploration into the history of the National Road in Maryland! This month’s featured cocktail is: The Whiskey Sour. A classic cocktail, the whiskey sour contains whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar. Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation. Founded in 1911, the Washington County Historical Society has played a significant role in preserving historic sites, artifacts and archival records for Washington County, Maryland. Located in downtown Hagerstown, the Miller House serves as the home of the historical society, the kinship Family Heritage Research Center, and the Miller House Museum. The museum gives visitors a taste of life in the 1850s and exhibits showcase important events in Washington County history.