1781 Brewing Company

06/18/2026

Big weekend ahead.

SATURDAY! Smashed Life Food Truck is here 12–8 p.m. Come hungry.

SUNDAY! Bring Pop out for Father’s Day. We’ll have Cousins Maine Lobster - Virginia and Martina's Cantina on-site, mimosas all day, and Whiskey Tango-6 jamming live 2–5:00 p.m. All canned to-go beer will be 25% off, so stock up on a case of farmhouse ale (growlers not included).

Beer, wine, lobster, tacos, live music, and a father-focused day on the hill. That ought to do it.

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06/17/2026

Virginia By The Glass begins this summer.

As part of our VA250 commemorative programming, we’re bringing guest storytellers to the farm on select Thursday evenings for relaxed conversations about Virginia history and the American story.

The Summer Series includes:

JULY 9
Quips and Sips: Stories about Ben Franklin, John and Abigail Adams and more
with Jane Hampton Cook

JULY 23
The Governor, the Germans, and the Story of Germanna
with Shannon Doherty

AUGUST 27
Tsenacommacah and the World the English Entered
with Chris Custalow

SEPTEMBER 10
From Pulpit to Battlefield: Peter Muhlenberg and the 8th Virginia
with Gabriel Neville

Meet & Greet begins at 6:30 p.m.
Speaker begins at 7:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public. RSVP recommended due to limited seating.

Details and RSVP:
www.eventcreate.com/e/virginiabytheglass

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06/15/2026

A little recognition for our brew team.

Northern Virginia Magazine included Red Coat in its Virginia250 craft beer roundup, with nods to our other Revolutionary-themed brews, Von Steuben and Lafayette Saison. We’re glad to be included with other Virginia breweries marking the 250th!

Read the article here:
https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/2026/06/12/celebrate-virginia250-with-5-limited-edition-craft-beers-at-nova-breweries/

Get a taste of these limited-edition craft beers made by local breweries to celebrate this historic milestone.

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

Here in Spotsylvania County, the past has a way of feeling near. You can see it in the roads, fields, and old places around us.

That connection is at the heart of Virginia By The Glass, a new speaker series rooted in local history. This summer, we’re welcoming historians, authors, educators, and storytellers to the farm for relaxed evenings of storytelling and conversation.

Free and open to the public, the series helps mark America’s 250th through the people, places, and events that shaped this region.

Full lineup coming soon.

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06/09/2026

Busy behind the scenes getting ready for Piedmont Panini! Can't wait to deliver fresh flavors paired with farmhouse brews!

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Looking for an outdoor space for your next gathering?

The Pergola private event space sits steps from the winery entrance and offers a partially covered setting for celebrations, family gatherings, and group outings.

The rental includes six picnic tables with umbrellas, a central fire pit, room for lawn and table games, and a playground within view, making it an easy fit for guests of all ages.

Pergola rental info:
• Seats up to 36 guests
• Accommodates up to 250 standing/roaming
• Six picnic tables with umbrellas included, additional nearby tables available for rent
• Central fire pit
• Firewood kits available
• Space for lawn and table games
• Playground nearby and within view

Please note: tables may not be pulled aside for food or gifts, as each table in use must be rented.

Book a memorable gathering in a truly distinctive setting. For more information and booking: [email protected]

06/05/2026

A toast to independence every hour sounds like our kind of history lesson.

We're honored to join Washington Heritage Museums on July 3 at the historic Rising Sun Tavern as Fredericksburg begins celebrating America's 250th birthday.

We hope you'll join us.

We're just about a month away from America's 250th birthday! Be sure to join Washington Heritage Museums at one or more of these exciting events. Kick off the festivities on July 3rd with a family-friendly day at the historic Rising Sun Tavern with beer and wine tastings, tavern tours and a toast to independence every hour.

On July 4th, relive the spirit of 1776 with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop. Then, make sure to mark your calendars for a spectacular celebration at Ferry Farm, George Washington's boyhood home. This year, we're thrilled to be part of the festivities with American Revolution spy activities. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

For more information on all of these fun FOURTH events, follow the link below:
https://www.washingtonheritagemuseums.org/calendar

06/04/2026

We’re grateful for the interest in using the farm as a photo location, and with requests increasing, we want to clarify our photo shoot policy.

All professional or organized photograpy sessions on the farm require advance approval, scheduling, and payment. Sessions must be scheduled and paid for prior to the day of the shoot.

This policy applies to all organized shoots, including family, engagement, branding, wedding, mini, and commercial sessions.

The session fee is $75 and may be arranged by calling 540-847-0199.

Thank you for helping us manage the scheduling, and continue caring for the farm as a shoot location.