Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall are pleased to host Sarah Wassberg Johnson, education and programs manager of Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, for a hybrid in-person and virtual talk on the history of tea. “Spilling the Tea: A History of Tea Drinking in New York State” will be held in-person at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site (29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY) on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The talk will also be broadcast virtually via WebEx.
How did a beverage developed in Asia make its way to the shores of the Hudson River? Why do Americans sweeten their tea? How did tea drinking affect culture and commerce?
In “Spilling the Tea,” Wassberg Johnson explores the origins of tea, how it made its way to American shores, and how American consumption differs from the rest of the world. Learn about the history of tea in colonial New York, from its introduction in Dutch New Netherland to the Tea Act boycotts of the American Revolution and beyond. Join us on a journey through the global and local history of tea and sugar, all the accoutrements necessary to consume it, and New York’s unique role in American tea culture.
Sarah Wassberg Johnson is the education and programs manager at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. She has worked in museum education and interpretation since 2007 and has an MA in Public History from the University at Albany. In her spare time, she researches food history and loves hosting tea parties.
Tickets for the in-person program are $6 for adults and $3 for seniors and students and include light refreshments. To reserve your spot, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. Tickets to the virtual broadcast are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/lecture-spilling-the-tea.
