Upcoming Events at Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House
Thu Jun 9, 6:30 PM - Thu Jun 9, 8:30 PM
313 32nd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Community: Virginia Beach
Description
Chat with Ben himself and a local cicerone, Benjamin Franklin trivia, a preview screening of the Ken Burns film, and giveaways!
Event Details
As we await the release of Ken Burns' two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, which releases in April, you'll want to mark your calendars for a related event.
"Grab A Beer With Ben" will be an exciting night at a local brewery featuring a chat with Ben himself and a local cicerone, Benjamin Franklin trivia, a preview screening of the Ken Burns film, and giveaways.
Thursday, June 9
Smartmouth Virginia Beach
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Schedule:
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ken Burns - Documentary Clip
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Conversation between BJ Pryor (Ben Franklin) and Michael Wingfield (amateur historian with a focus on beer culture) about pub culture and drinking, Ben's society, plus Q & A.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Benjamin Franklin Trivia + Giveaways
Enjoy a conversation between BJ Pryor (Ben Franklin) and Michael Wingfield (amateur historian with a focus on beer culture) about pub culture and drinking, followed by a Q & A session.
You'll also see an advance preview of Ken Burn's new two-part series that explores the revolutionary life of Benjamin Franklin.
Lastly, you'll go head to head with other history fans to test your knowledge of Ben Franklin trivia. Study up—there will be prizes!
About the Film:
'Benjamin Franklin' airs Monday & Tuesday, April 4 & 5, at 8:00 p.m. on WHRO TV 15.
Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
"Grab A Beer With Ben" will be an exciting night at a local brewery featuring a chat with Ben himself and a local cicerone, Benjamin Franklin trivia, a preview screening of the Ken Burns film, and giveaways.
Thursday, June 9
Smartmouth Virginia Beach
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Schedule:
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ken Burns - Documentary Clip
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Conversation between BJ Pryor (Ben Franklin) and Michael Wingfield (amateur historian with a focus on beer culture) about pub culture and drinking, Ben's society, plus Q & A.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Benjamin Franklin Trivia + Giveaways
Enjoy a conversation between BJ Pryor (Ben Franklin) and Michael Wingfield (amateur historian with a focus on beer culture) about pub culture and drinking, followed by a Q & A session.
You'll also see an advance preview of Ken Burn's new two-part series that explores the revolutionary life of Benjamin Franklin.
Lastly, you'll go head to head with other history fans to test your knowledge of Ben Franklin trivia. Study up—there will be prizes!
About the Film:
'Benjamin Franklin' airs Monday & Tuesday, April 4 & 5, at 8:00 p.m. on WHRO TV 15.
Ken Burns's two-part, four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
