Attention all Patsy Cline fans! Join us Friday, June 23 at 6:00 PM to enjoy an unforgettable night filled with music at the beautiful Miller House Garden! A legendary country singer, Patsy Cline has often been called one of the most influential vocalists of all time, and cover artist Liz Ruffner will perform your favorite classic Cline hits, including "Crazy," "I Fall To Pieces," and more. This popular concert sells out nearly every year, so get your tickets while they last! Don't miss your chance to witness an amazing tribute to one of music's all-time greatest stars. The event will have a cash bar, and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and other food. We also encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs, as patio seating is limited. You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind event! $15 – $20

From those abandoned to the ones brought back to life, Washington County has a hidden treasure trove of historic schoolhouses waiting to be discovered! On Friday, August 11, join Henry Recker, a Smithsburg Middle School student, who will showcase Washington County’s historic schoolhouses. The talk will feature photographs taken by Henry and from the WCHS archives. This month’s drink is the Roaring Rob Roy, a cocktail for Scotch lovers and enjoyers. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served! Culture & Cocktails 2023 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation of Williamsport, MD.

Clarissa Harlowe Barton was a hospital nurse during the Civil War, a teacher, and a patent clerk. Today she's best remebered as the nurse who founded the American Red Cross.  On Friday, September 8, join Assistant Secretary for the MD Dept. of Commerce Tom Riford and Sculptor Toby Mendez as they share exciting developments about the Clara Barton Memorial sculpture to be erected on the Hagerstown Cultural Trail near City Park. This month’s cocktail is the Red Cross, a red colored drink for the non-profit Barton founded. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served! Culture & Cocktails 2023 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation of Williamsport, MD.

Thought to capture ghosts and other spiritual entities on film, Spirit Photography was a popular Victorian trend. On Friday, October 13, join this Halloween Culture & Cocktails as historians and spirit photographers Susan and Doug Stull present and complete a haunting demonstration! This month’s drink is the Sherry Cobbler, an American cocktail of sherry, sugar and citrus, shaken, served over ice and sipped through a straw. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served! Culture & Cocktails 2023 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation of Williamsport, MD.

Are you interested in decorating your home for the holidays in a festive colonial or early Federal period style? If so, this is the Culture & Cocktails for you! On Friday, November 10, join Master Gardener Denny Warrenfeltz of Roostervane Gardens as he shares festive holiday and winter decorating demonstrations of the late 18th century, including techniques to spruce up your hearth and home. This month’s cocktail is the Wassail, the name meaning "be in good health,"and is made from hot mulled cider. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served! Culture & Cocktails 2023 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation of Williamsport, MD.