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HISTORY ON TAP: FROM BOTTLES TO WINDOWS: THE ROLE OF GLASS IN COLONIAL AMERICA

  • Cape Cod Maritime Museum 135 South Street Barnstable, MA, 02601 United States (map)

Join Sandwich Glass Museum Curator, Bonnie Lilienfeld, for an inside look at the role glass played in the life of Yarmouth colonists, including the lesser-known glass tax imposed them along with the famous tax on tea!

Bonnie Campbell Lilienfeld is Curator at the Sandwich Glass Museum & Historical Society, where she oversees the care, interpretation, and exhibition of the Museum’s collections. She previously served as Ceramics and Glass Curator and Associate Director at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, bringing extensive experience in American history, decorative arts and material culture. Her current work focuses on using objects to illuminate the history of glassmaking on Cape Cod and its lasting significance.

Part of our History on Tap series—join us for an evening of local history, conversation, and craft brews.

Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members

Must be 21+ to sample beer; IDs will be checked at the door.

Enjoy craft beer from our sponsor, Cape Cod Beer, 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!

Please Note: History on Tap features a different speaker every two weeks. Be sure to double-check the date before booking your ticket to ensure you’re registering for the lecture you want. If you have any issues, call 508-815-4149 to book directly.

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HISTORY ON TAP: TALKING PICTURES: A DISCUSSION OF WWII PHOTOS OF CAMP EDWARDS AND CAPE COD