# Event Details - **Event Name**: History on Tap: How Beer Helped the American Revolution #America250 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in person to sip brews and learn how beer fueled the fight for American freedom!About this EventRaise Your Glass to This!America 250: Beer and the American RevolutionThursday, April 9, 2026 • 6:30 PMThursday, April 9, 6:30 PMJoin us at the New Magnolia Brewing Co. at 1616 Bevis Street for our free lecture series on the second Thursday of the month. Grab a pint, pull up a stool, and join us for an evening where America 250 meets a perfect craft brew. In colonial America, beer was more than a drink — it was a daily necessity and a catalyst for revolution. Because clean water was unreliable, beer was consumed by nearly everyone, turning taverns into vital community centers. These taverns became the meeting grounds where colonists exchanged news, debated British policies, and organized resistance efforts, including actions that led to the Boston Tea Party. As tea became a symbol of British taxation, locally brewed beer emerged as a patriotic alternative. During the war, beer continued to sustain both soldiers and civilians. This program explores how an everyday beverage helped fuel political debate, strengthen social networks, and support the fight for American independence.About the Speaker Hank DeslaurierProfessor of History, Galveston CollegeHank Deslaurier has been a history educator for the last 28 years in Texas and Florida. He has a keen passion for history. Deslaurier is a gilded age expert and often lectures in Galveston, most notably for the UTMB OLLI program and has been features at the Moody Mansion. He is the program coordinator at Galveston College and serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston Heritage Society.#Beer #Free #Program #SpeakerSeries #TexasHistory #AmericanRevolution #America250 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/history-on-tap-how-beer-helped-the-american-revolution-america250/100001986780423730 - **Event Categories**: meetups, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: New Magnolia Brewing Co - **lat**: 29.8002766 - **long**: -95.4219734 - **full address**: New Magnolia Brewing Co, 1616 Bevis Street, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: History on Tap: How Beer Helped the American Revolution #America250 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b24960be1089baece6bc39a76b47a7fbbc9ded96d782a3167ef04e0ab836005c-rimg-w940-h470-dc191518-gmir.jpg?v=1775582302 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is History on Tap: How Beer Helped the American Revolution #America250 being held? - **A:** History on Tap: How Beer Helped the American Revolution #America250 takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at New Magnolia Brewing Co, 1616 Bevis Street, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing History on Tap: How Beer Helped the American Revolution #America250? - **A:** History on Tap: How Beer Helped the American Revolution #America250 is organized by The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** History on Tap: How Beer Helped the American Revolution #America250 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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