City of Irvington issued the following announcement.
BOURBON’S BACKROADS: A JOURNEY THROUGH KENTUCKY’S DISTILLING LANDSCAPE
DATE:February 7TIME:12:00 pm - 1:00 pmCOST:Free – $18EVENT CATEGORY:First Friday Speaker Series
ORGANIZER
Kentucky Historical SocietyPHONE:502-564-1792
VENUE
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, 40601 United
Bourbon’s Backroads: A Journey Through Kentucky’s Distilling Landscape
Speaker: Dr. Karl Raitz, Emeritus Professor of Geography, University of Kentucky
Description: Join us as we discuss an essential topic in Kentucky history: bourbon! UK’s Dr. Karl Raitz blends geographical and historical research to explore the development of the bourbon industry and its relationship to the Kentucky landscape. Come and learn more about how our “native spirit” has shaped the Commonwealth! Copies of Dr. Raitz’s newly published book, Bourbon’s Backroads, will be available for sale and signing following the presentation.
Cost: $8.00. Free for KHS Members! Payment will be taken the day of at the front desk of the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Dessert and coffee will be served. Reservations not required unless ordering a boxed lunch.
Price includes museum admission so feel free to explore our exhibits the rest of the day!
Participants are welcome to bring a lunch if desired or may order a boxed lunch for an additional $10.00. Boxed lunch orders and payment must be received by Friday, Jan. 31. Lunch orders canceled after 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 will not be refunded. To order call 502-782-8070 or emailing KHSeducation@ky.gov.
Boxed lunch options:
Italian Turkey: served on rosemary schiacciata with Provolone cheese, Green Leaf lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and red onions with a side of Italian sandwich sauce. Comes with kettle chips, jumbo artisan cookie, and a soft drink or bottled water.
Southern Egg Salad Scoop (vegetarian): a scoop of 3 Peas favorite Southern Egg Salad, served in a beefsteak tomato. Comes with Captain’s Wafers crackers, kettle chips, jumbo artisan cookie, and a soft drink or bottled water.
Gluten-free options available – please indicate when you order if a gluten-free lunch is needed.
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