CCHM Speaker Series: Brewing & Distilling in the Pacific Northwest

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Explore the fascinating history of brewing and distilling in the Pacific Northwest, from Fort Vancouver and saloons to Prohibition and craft Beer and liquor are more than beverages. Their history in the Pacific Northwest is intertwined with trade, settlement, immigration, industry, social reform, politics, and government regulation. Join Dr. Sam Busick, Ed.D., for a fascinating look at the region’s brewing and distilling history, from the fur trade and Fort Vancouver to nineteenth-century saloons, the temperance movement, Prohibition, Lucky Lager, and today’s craft brewing boom. Explore how alcohol shaped the growth of Vancouver and Clark County, including the rise of local breweries, the battle between “wet” and “dry” communities, Prohibition-era bootlegging and stills, and the eventual return of brewing to the region. This presentation offers a unique window into the people, businesses, conflicts, and cultural changes that shaped the Pacific Northwest through its long and complicated relationship with alcohol. Dr. Sam Busick, Ed.D., is an educator, community leader, real estate professional, and historian based in Southwest Washington. He spent twelve years teaching social studies at Hudson’s Bay High School and holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership in Neuroeducation from the University of Portland. He volunteers with the Clark County Historical Museum, contributing historical research and writing to support museum exhibits. This installment of the Clark County Historical Museum Speaker Series is presented through the generous support of the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission, with media sponsorship provided by The Columbian.