Program Details*
Title
The Rule of Rum
Description
Learn why rum arose where and when it did, how pirates got involved, and who really said “yo, ho, ho” (not the pirates), as well as how rum helped unite the 13 Colonies, why it was one of the issues that led to the American Revolution, how it also led to a revolt in its next home after the Caribbean: Australia, and how it affected culture and history around the world after that.
Presenter’s Name
Cynthia Clampitt
Presenter’s Website
Presenter’s Bio
Cynthia Clampitt is a writer, speaker, food historian, world traveler, and author (book five due out next year). She is a “Road Scholar” for the Illinois Humanities Council, and is a member of the Culinary Historians of Chicago, the Society of Woman Geographers, the Society of Midland Authors, and the Midwestern History Association.
*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.
Deadlines
- Registration - Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 16th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
- Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $132 through Thursday, October 8th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair who will try to expand the block.
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