About

Virginia By The Glass is a free history speaker series at 1781 Brewing Company and Wilderness Run Vineyards, created as part of our VA250 commemorative programming.

Virginia By The Glass features historians and educators sharing stories of Virginia history, local history, and the American story. Guests can expect an easy evening on the farm with time to meet the speaker, ask questions, and continue the conversation afterward. Craft beer, Virginia wine, food, and cigars will be available on site.

The series also features three VA250 beer releases from 1781 Brewing Company:
• Lafayette Saison
• Von Steuben Kölsch
• Red Coat English Golden Pub Ale

VIRGINIA BY THE GLASS SUMMER 2026 SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 9
Quips and Sips: Stories about Ben Franklin, John and Abigail Adams and more, with Jane Hampton Cook
Meet & Greet: 6:30 p.m.
Speaker Begins: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 16
The Governor, the Germans, and Germanna, with Shannon Doherty
Meet & Greet: 6:30 p.m.
Speaker Begins: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 27
Tsenacommacah and the World the English Entered, with Chris Custalow
Meet & Greet: 6:30 p.m.
Speaker Begins: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 10
From Pulpit to Battlefield: Peter Muhlenberg and the 8th Virginia, with Gabriel Neville
Meet & Greet: 6:30 p.m.
Speaker Begins: 7:30 p.m.

For more information about this event and to RSVP: http://www.eventcreate.com/e/virginiabytheglass

For more information about 1781 Brewing Company: http://www.1781brewing.com