BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260716T210000Z DTEND:20260716T223000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:History on Tap: Cider Over the Centuries - Cheers to 250 Years! DESCRIPTION:Come explore the fascinating history of cider\, from its ancient European origins to its rise in colonial America and its unique role in early Cape Cod life. 2026 marks 250 years since the founding moments of the United States. Across Cape Cod and the nation\, communities are coming together to honor this history and cider played a central role in the daily lives of early Americans. Cider was once the drink of New England served in taverns\, on farms\, and even aboard ships along the coast. On windswept farms and in seaside inns\, cider connected communities\, fueled debates\, and accompanied the toasts that shaped a young nation. In 1776\, the average New Englander drank over 35 gallons of hard cider a year\, and John Adams famously wrote\, "I continue my practice of drinking a Jill of Cyder in the Morning and find no ill but some good Effect." Join Norbert Sack\, founder of Sandy Neck Cider\, for a lively journey through the rise\, fall\, and revival of this iconic beverage. Discover how its story is rooted in craft\, culture\, and everyday tradition\, and enjoy a tasting of ciders celebrating centuries of history on Cape Cod. Part of our History on Tap series join us for an evening of local history\, conversation\, and cider. Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members Must be 21+ to sample cider\; IDs will be checked at the door. Enjoy cider from the week's special sponsor\, Sandy Neck Cider\, along with cheese\, crackers\, water\, and non-alcoholic beer options. We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly\, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Don't miss out plan and secure your spot! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come explore the fascinating history of cider\, from its ancient European origins to its rise in colonial America and its unique role in early Cape Cod life. 2026 marks 250 years since the founding moments of the United States. Across Cape Cod and the nation\, communities are coming together to honor this history&mdash\;and cider played a central role in the daily lives of early Americans. Cider was once the drink of New England&mdash\;served in taverns\, on farms\, and even aboard ships along the coast. On windswept farms and in seaside inns\, cider connected communities\, fueled debates\, and accompanied the toasts that shaped a young nation. In 1776\, the average New Englander drank over 35 gallons of hard cider a year\, and John Adams famously wrote\, &ldquo\;I continue my practice of drinking a Jill of Cyder in the Morning and find no ill but some good Effect.&rdquo\; Join Norbert Sack\, founder of Sandy Neck Cider\, for a lively journey through the rise\, fall\, and revival of this iconic beverage. Discover how its story is rooted in craft\, culture\, and everyday tradition\, and enjoy a tasting of ciders celebrating centuries of history on Cape Cod. Part of our History on Tap series&mdash\;join us for an evening of local history\, conversation\, and cider. Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members Must be 21+ to sample cider\; IDs will be checked at the door. Enjoy cider from the week'\;s special sponsor\, Sandy Neck Cider\, along with cheese\, crackers\, water\, and non-alcoholic beer options. We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly\, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Don&rsquo\;t miss out&mdash\;plan and secure your spot! \; LOCATION:Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South Street Barnstable\, MA\, 02601 UID:e.2831.27551 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260418T003407Z URL:https://business.yarmouthcapecod.com/events/details/history-on-tap-cider-over-the-centuries-cheers-to-250-years-27551 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR