HAGERSTOWN, Md.- The Washington County Historical Society is set to host an engaging evening event, “Culture & Cocktails: The Historic Saylor House,” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at the Miller House Museum, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Tickets for the event are priced between $15 and $25.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Steve Hatleberg, MD, of the Washington County Historical Trust, who will share insights into the extensive preservation efforts undertaken to restore the Saylor House, a historic stone structure dating back to the early 1800s. The Saylor House, situated on the banks of the Antietam River in Kiwanis Park, has been a focal point for the Trust’s preservation activities over the past several years.
The event will feature a special cocktail for the evening, the Negroni Sbagliato, a sparkling twist on the classic Negroni made with prosecco. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
The Saylor House, built around 1800 by Peter Saylor, has a rich history. It played a role in the Antietam Fish Company in the 1820s and housed various families until the mid-1960s. After being abandoned, it was donated to the City of Hagerstown in 2016 by David Lyles along with the Kiwanis Park property. The Washington County Historical Trust has since partnered with the city to restore the house for educational purposes, including workshops on historic building trades and environmental education.
The “Culture & Cocktails” event is part of a series made possible by the support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation. Those interested in attending can register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culture-cocktails-the-historic-saylor-house-tickets-853750479667
For more information, visit the Washington County Historical Society’s website or contact the Miller House Museum directly.
