“Freedom & whisky gang thegither:” Whisky and Revolution in the Mohawk Valley

With Samantha Hall-Saladino, Fulton County Historical Society
Tuesday, March 3rd, 7pm

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Whisky is deeply intertwined with Scotland’s identity, culture, and economy.

When Scottish emigrants landed in the colonies, they brought the skill and knowledge of distilling with them. Whisky was an important currency; in Outlander, Jamie and Claire Fraser counted on their homemade whiskey not only to gift to friends but also to trade for other much-needed items. In the years leading up to the Revolution, taverns and public houses became epicenters of political discussion, meeting places for patriots and Loyalists alike. As Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote: “Freedom & whisky gang thegither.”