Let's Meetup for a Ford Evening Book Talk: The Invention of Rum

This free lecture "explores the complex history of rum, from its production to its consumption, and from its origins in the Caribbean to its impact on the Atlantic world. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample authentic 18th-century rum punch & submit questions."

USE this LINK to RESERVE YOUR free TICKET: Ford Evening Book Talk with Jordan B. Smith, February 12, 2026 7:00PM | George Washington's Mount Vernon