BBP Heritage Association

Tavern Night with Diane Schwindt

Historic Tavern Cook/Educator

August 8, 2026 600-800 pm

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Diane Schwindt is the resident cook at the Ketcham Inn in Center Moriches. She focuses on different areas of Colonial Life. Diane will be teaching and lecturing within our carriage house about how taverns were vital to a community. She will be showing different tools and materials that were authentic to the time. Come with your appetite since Diane will be sharing samples of the famous George Washington cake as well as honey mead.

This event is for MEMBERS ONLY. Not a member, no problem!

You can join the Heritage Association by clicking here.

Space is limited; we will be selling only thirty tickets. The cost is $35 per person. The link to the ticket sales can be found here. Just scroll down on our website to find this item.

Diane has been featured in the magazine Edible, as well as in Newsday and on News12. She is a wealth of knowledge and will be leaving time for questions and answers.

Event Schedule:

6:00-6:30: Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or mocktail in our Carriage House.

6:30-8:00: Lecture/demonstration.

Signature Drink of the Evening: Gin Rickey

Enjoy a refreshing drink that dates back to the 1900’s. While originally made with bourbon or whiskey it received its name after gin was being made in bathtubs during prohibition which made it easier to come by. A gin rickey starts with nice cold gin followed by some citrusy lime juice and topped off with club soda. A lime garnish will finish it off! Non-alcoholic drinks will also be served.

Save the Date: Coming in September, our final Meadow Croft After Dark…

Saturday September 12th, 2026 6:00-8:00pm

Antiques Roadshow and information session.

We will have Mark Lagnese with us sharing the best ways to find out about both your antiques at home and what to look for while out antique hunting. Each guest will have a chance to bring one item for Mr. Lagnese to appraise and answer your questions about. There will be a signature cocktail and time for questions. Keep your eyes open for ticket sales and information in our September newsletter.