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Civil War Alcohol: A Virtual History Happy Hour on Friday

April 8, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

capital district civil war round table podcastThe Capital District Civil War Round Table is set to host a virtual happy hour on Friday about the influence of alcohol on the Civil War and the drinking habits of past United States Presidents.

Mark Will-Weber will talk with podcast host Nick Thony this Friday, April 10th at 7 pm on the Capital District Civil War Round Table Facebook page.

Mark is the author of Muskets & Applejack: Spirits, Soldiers, and the Civil War and Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt: The Complete History of Presidential Drinking.

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