312 A "Spirited" History

312 A "Spirited" History

History | Registration opens 12/2/25 9:00 AM EST

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Monday, March 2, 2026 (one day)
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312 A "Spirited" History

History | Registration opens 12/2/25 9:00 AM EST

From Colonial time to modern times, distilled spirits have played a part in the commerce and taxes of American life.


Alex Gabbard

Alex Gabbard went off to college to study mechanical engineering but was drafted into the Vietnam conflict. After returning to college, he studied atomic physics and had a career doing research in civilian applications of energy at ORNL. He is now retired and enjoys restoring old cars and writing books. He has written many books about his interests in history and cars. He has published 37 books.