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Local Speaker Series: Vernon's, the Story of Detroit's Favorite Ginger Ale

Local Speaker Series: Vernon's, the Story of Detroit's Favorite Ginger Ale
Avid Vernors collector Keith Wunderlich will talk about the history of the “deliciously different” beverage. While it is available nationwide, Vernors is especially popular in the Midwest, particularly Michigan. The history of Vernors dates back to its creation in Detroit by pharmacist James Vernor around 1866, thus making it America’s oldest surviving soft drink. Vernors is enjoyed on its own, but also used in the classic Detroit Boston Cooler - a float with vanilla ice cream which will be served after the event!
  • Local Speaker Series: Vernon's, the Story of Detroit's Favorite Ginger Ale
  • 2025-11-05T17:30:00-05:00
  • 2025-11-05T18:30:00-05:00
  • Avid Vernors collector Keith Wunderlich will talk about the history of the “deliciously different” beverage. While it is available nationwide, Vernors is especially popular in the Midwest, particularly Michigan. The history of Vernors dates back to its creation in Detroit by pharmacist James Vernor around 1866, thus making it America’s oldest surviving soft drink. Vernors is enjoyed on its own, but also used in the classic Detroit Boston Cooler - a float with vanilla ice cream which will be served after the event!
  • When Nov 05, 2025 from 05:30 PM to 06:30 PM (US/Eastern / UTC-500)
  • Where Harper Woods Public Library
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Harper Woods Public Library
19601 Harper Ave, Harper Woods, MI 48225

Phone: 313-343-2575
Regular Hours Summer Hours
Mon-Wed: 11am-7pm Monday: 11am - 8pm
Tues-Wed: 11am-7pm
Thursday: 11am-5pm Thu-Fri: 11am-5pm
Fri-Sat: 1pm - 5pm Saturday: Closed


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