American drinking culture underwent massive changes due to World War II. In this program, join Jennie Merrill, Director of Education at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, as we explore just how the war made such a far reaching impact on this piece of American culture.

Learn about the story of Edwin Nye, an American Prisoner Of War held by the Japanese during World War II and later the father to Bill Nye “The Science Guy.”

Join us at BB’s Stage Door Canteen as cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce leads an exploration of the rise of rum's popularity and production during World War II!