Virginia Spirits History Timeline
Part One: 1585-1775

Curated by Willow Pell in collaboration with SPIRITS Museum

Welcome to the Virginia Spirits History Timeline! 

This resource was created to contextualize key points in Virginia’s robust history of spirit-making, originating with alchemy, perfume, and medicine, evolving into the libations we know and love today. 

 Is there a piece of history you would like to contribute to the Virginia Spirits Timeline? Do you see something missing? We are constantly uncovering more about Virginia spirits, past and present, so please reach out if you have any stories to share. Click the button below to submit your entry!

 

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