Sunday September 27 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Bristol Historical & Preservation Society Headquarters
Speakers: Chris Sousa and Sabrina Pacifico
Drop in at the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society for a rare opportunity to get an up-close look at the tools and stories behind the making of Portuguese wine, a process that happened right here in Bristol.
Many cultures and communities who immigrated to Bristol brought with them traditions of food and drink. One of these was the 2,000 year old tradition of Portuguese wine making. Wine was important both in mainland Portugal and the Azores. It was not only part of day to day life and family celebrations, but it was often exported. For many years the best wine in the world was Portuguese and Azorean wine. Did you know that in 1776, the representatives of the 13 North American colonies signed the Declaration of Independence and toasted the event with Madeira wine made in the Azores?
This wine making tradition has taken on different forms, from family celebrations to a tool to keep a family afloat in rough times. Its processes involved a range of tools that were often passed down through a family.
The BH&PS will have some tools on display at the Museum that were used right here in Bristol.
Like any family tradition, these objects are more than what they appear. Alongside the objects at the event, community members will share just some of their stories of wine making.
We are delighted to welcome Chris Sousa and Sabrina Pacifico to talk about how these tools were used, and their own family lore.
In honor of this event, there will be grapes and grape mash on hand for tasting. Please note that wine will not be served.
Join us to see these fascinating tools in-person, get a taste of the grapes in process, and hear about the people and traditions connected to them. Just don’t ask for the family recipe, because every one is different and even now, most people aren't willing to share!
It is free and open to the public (no registration required). Just drop by!
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