Colonial Dinner

Join us for a traditional colonial dinner at Mountain Run Winery to benefit the Museum of Culpeper History on the evening of Friday, June 6!

This unique experience will feature a set three-course meal inspired by traditional colonial American dishes prepared by Zippy’s Smoke Shack, period 18th-century tavern music performed by Colonial Faire, and a lively presentation on colonial dining by guest speaker Susan Graham. Seating will be tavern-style to complete the atmosphere!

The evening’s menu includes:

FIRST COURSE
She Crab Soup
Fresh blue crab sourced from the coast of Virginia in the Chesapeake Bay highlights this traditional colonial soup. Luxuriously creamy with hints of paprika and white pepper. Finished with a splash of dry sherry.

Salad may be substituted for the soup, please make your selection at check out.

MAIN COURSE

Smoked and Braised Short Ribs of Beef with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

After the beef ribs are smoked using Virginia Red Oak they are braised in a red wine (2022 Palace Red) mirepoix. Potatoes are creamed with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Baked green beans finish out the course having been prepared with smoked ham hock, onions, and bacon. A truly colonial meal.

DESSERT COURSE

Raisin Rice Pudding

Served warm with hints of lemon, nutmeg, and raisins.

One drink from Mountain Run Winery included with dinner. Additional beverages available for purchase.

SCHEDULE

6:00 – Cocktails

6:30 – Dinner
Period music by roving musicians Colonial Faire during cocktails and dinner

7:30 – Guest Speaker – Susan Graham