Look at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (& Future?) Favorite
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Mark A. Turdo, Cidermaker, Cider Historian, and Author of the Pommel Cyder blog
Cider was once the most important beverage in America, but our relationship to it has been interrupted. Touching on everything from William Penn to Prohibition, this overview by Mark A. Turdo looks at how cider was historically made, its presence and importance in Pennsylvania, and where it’s heading today. Explore early horticulture, economics, foodways, and politics through the lens of cider.
Free of charge | Virtual event (a Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to lecture date)