Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, will present "Making Beverages in Early America" by Tony Shahan of Flavors of History on Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m.

Shahan will discuss his personal experience brewing beer in an 18th-century farmhouse, an 1803 brewery, and an 1850 German brewery, as well as his time working in George Washington's Distillery at Mount Vernon. Attendees will learn about the equipment and techniques used for brewing and distilling in early America, and there will be a tasting of two 18th-century beverage samples. The program will also include light complimentary refreshments.

Shahan has spent more than 38 years working in museums and has developed a passion for historic food and beverages. He mostly works with 17th- and 18th-century recipes but has re-created beverages and dishes from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt; medieval Europe; and the 19th century. Shahan regularly creates historic drinks during classes and for curated tastings.

The class will take place in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.HistoricRockFord.org/special-events.