Tinker Swiss Cottage strives to promote education through many methods including tours, exhibits, workshops, and lectures.
This summer, we hope to offer you lectures that explore different historical and cultural themes.
All lectures will take place in the lower level of the Barn and are open to the public.
**Please note: There are no physical tickets. Once you purchase your seat, you will be placed onto a reservation form and will need to check in at the Barn upon arrival.
This summer, we hope to offer you lectures that explore different historical and cultural themes.
All lectures will take place in the lower level of the Barn and are open to the public.
**Please note: There are no physical tickets. Once you purchase your seat, you will be placed onto a reservation form and will need to check in at the Barn upon arrival.
"The History of Beer in Rockford" - Gary Patton
September 8th 2:00pm
We are excited to have Gary Patton join us for our 2024 summer lecture series! The presentation will consist of the history of brewing beer in the Rockford region.
Gary Patton is the creator of the Facebook group called "Rockford Made It". Gary started the group in 2018 to focus attention on all things made in Rockford, IL. Rockford Made It now consists of over 7,500 members, and Gary was featured in the Northwest Quarterly 2024 edition of "The 25 Most Interesting People". This lecture will take place on Sunday September 8th in the lower level of the Tinker Barn from 2-4pm. The cost for this lecture is $10 for non-members and $5 for Tinker members. *Space is limited, so reserve today! |