2015 George Washington Open House
American Heritage Library and Museum -- Feb 16, 2015
About one hundred people gathered at the American Heritage Library and
Museum on President's Day (Feb 16, 2015)
to celebrate the 283rd anniversary of
the birth of George Washington.
Celebrating its 122nd Anniversary, the American Heritage Library
and Museum
is a patriotic project of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of
California.
Those assembled were greeted by Douglas R. Boyd, Sr., President of the
Sons of the Revolution in the State of California.
a selection of favorites of American Presidents on this President's Day,
and an interpretative performance by Wayne J. Rogers.
Among the Presidents Emeritus present were Paul W. Gray and John R.
Justice, below,
as well as Richard H. Breithaupt, Jr. amd Charles B. Witt, Jr.
Dr. Gary K. Clark, D.Min., spoke about the programs of the Library and
Museum
and appealed to those assembled for financial support.
President Emeritus Richard Breithaupt, Jr., a fifth great-grandson
of Philadelphia clockmaker
Thomas Stretch (1697-1765),
founding governor of
The Schuylkill Fishing Company,
spoke about its famed Fish House Punch.
Founded in 1732 and today the oldest social club in the English-speaking world,
the Club's Fish House Punch was George Washington's favorite drink,
and Mr. Breithaupt brought a fresh batch for all to taste.
After Washington partook of Fish House punch at Philadelphia’s State in
Schuylkill,
it is said he couldn’t bring himself to make an entry in his diary for the
following three days.
Special Thanks
| Doug and Linda Boyd Gary and Dorothy Clark Jerry Jack Brett and Donna Mac Donald Chris Schutzenberger Glenn and Lori Thornhill Charles and Colette Witt |
Food and catering |
| Richard Breithaupt, Jr. | Fish House Punch, based on the original receipe |
| Wayne J. Rogers | Colonial Dress and exhibit |
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