Culture & Cocktails: The Missing Garnet Jex Painting & The Battle of Ball’s Bluff

Put on your detective cap, sip a cocktail, and learn about local history at this month's Culture & Cocktails! The WCHS is excited to host Vernell Doyle from the Sharpsburg Historical Society and Laura Marfut from the Antietam Institute as they dive into a mystery for both art lovers and Civil War history buffs. This talk delves into the work of Garnet Jex (1895-1979), an American painter who created 51 watercolor paintings of the Civil War, and his missing painting. Vernell Doyle shares her story of searching for the painting and its discovery, and Laura Marfut discusses the painting's context. Refreshments and one complimentary drink ticket are included with each ticket. This month's cocktail is the Sherry Cobbler, a popular 19th century drink that combines sherry and citrus over crushed ice. Doors open at 5:30 PM.