Enjoy a special evening of food, wine, and history at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center’s own Café Normandie! This exclusive dinner features a four-course menu and thoughtfully curated wine pairings to complement each dish. The evening will include a presentation from esteemed historian, Kevin M. Hymel.

Hymel is a historian for Arlington National Cemetery and the author of several compelling books, including Patton’s Photographs: War as He Saw It and Patton: Legendary World War II Commander. Hymel is a former historian for the US Army’s Combat Studies Institute, where he wrote about small unit operations in Afghanistan, and has worked as a researcher for the National Archives and as a historian for the US Air Force. He has worked for more than 20 years for various military and military history publications, including as the research director for Sovereign Media, which publishes WWII History magazine, where he continues to write. He also cohosts the podcast World War II Live with his friend John McManus. He has appeared on the History Channel, the American Heroes Channel, the Science Channel, C-SPAN, and Book-TV, speaking about General Patton and military history. He holds a master's degree in American history from Villanova.

Tickets are $125 per person (tax and gratuity included).

Uncorking History Menu

First

Pancho Villa Expedition
Gulf Shrimp and Avocado Tacos, Chayote Slaw
Bernier Mille et Une Étoiles Extra Brut, France

Second

Marne, France, US Tank School
Warm Crispy Potato and Bacon Salad, Dandelion, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Third

Mediterranean Sea, Operation Fortitude
Grilled Branzino, Mini Ratatouille, Chorizo, Clam Broth
Château de la Ragotière Muscadet, France
OR
Slow-Braised Veal Cheek, Open Ravioli, Swiss Chard, Citrus Gremolata
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico, Italy

Fourth

Road to Victory
Black Forest Chocolate Cake, Cherry, Whipped Cream, Kirsch
Patient Cottat Le Grand Caillou Pinot Noir, France