Join us for a captivating talk by Glenn A. Knoblock, an independent scholar and author of over twenty books. Knoblock has contributed extensively to Harvard and Oxford University's African American National Biography and has written for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. His work spans New Hampshire and New England history, covering topics such as African American history, historic cemeteries, covered bridges, and even the state's loon population.

In this engaging program, Brewing in New Hampshire: An Informal History of Beer in the Granite State from Colonial Times to the Present, Knoblock delves into the evolution of New Hampshire’s beer and ale brewing industry. From the home- and tavern-based brewing of Colonial times to the craft breweries and brew pubs of today, this talk showcases rare photos, advertisements, and stories of the state's earliest and most influential brewers. Discover the history of the famed Frank Jones, lesser-known breweries, and even the only woman-owned brewery before the modern era. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or a history buff, this program promises a fascinating look at New Hampshire’s brewing legacy.