Bethel Historical Society Presents The History of Smirnoff Vodka in Bethel
Join the Bethel Historical Society at the Bethel Public Library for a discussion of an early product made and shipped from Bethel--Smirnoff Vodka! Bethel was the first US location where this vodka was made and shipped. The building still exists today and is located on South Street, next to the train tracks; the train was instrumental to the Smirnoff business.
Following the presentation, there will be a tasting of 3 vodka's, along with munchies.
Our presenter is Erik Ofgang, whose writings on science, history and other topics have been featured in the New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, LiveScience.com, Forbes, and many others. He has also appeared on the History Channel's Food That Built America and is the co-author of The Good Vices. Erik is also a faculty member at Western Connecticut State University's MFA in Creative and Professional Writing. He was a longtime staff writer at Connecticut Magazine and continues to contribute regularly to the publication. He lives in Bethel with his wife and their son Phoenix.
To reserve your spot, please call Milena at 203-241-8667 as soon as possible.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85739518350