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Taverns in Colonial America played a critical role in the American Revolution and the establishment of the fledgling United States.They served as the planning centers for actions by the Colonists against the British, and served as familiar places to congregate for the British and Hessian soldiers and their Loyalist supporters.
Fraunces Tavern was the site of merchants' meetings on the post-1763 taxes, plots by the Sons of Liberty, and entertainments for British and Loyalist officers during the American Revolution. In its Long Room, on December 4, 1783, General George Washington said farewell to his officers and family.
Wright's Tavern is a historic tavern located in the center of Concord, Massachusetts. It is now a National Historic Landmark owned by the Society of the First Parish, Concord, with important associations with the Battle of Lexington and Concord at the start of the American Revolution .
Warren Tavern: Eliphelet Newell Charlestown: Massachusetts: 21] [22] 1783 242 The Milleridge Inn Mary Willets Jericho New York 40.791607669553045, -73.5377810359943 Started by Quakers; quartered soldiers during the American Revolution; house became inn in 1783
After the American defeat at the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, General Washington was intent on accomplishing two tasks. He wanted to protect the revolutionary capitol of Philadelphia from British forces under the command of Lieutenant General Sir William Howe and also shield his inland supply depots at Reading, which was 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Philadelphia, and at ...
Taverns in the American Revolution (41 P) Pages in category "Taverns in the United States" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
The John Parker Tavern is a historic building located at 2 Morristown Road (U.S. Route 202) in the borough of Bernardsville in Somerset County, New Jersey. Originally known as the Vealtown Tavern, it was frequently used by Continental Army soldiers during the American Revolutionary War .
Buckman Tavern is a historic American Revolutionary War site associated with the revolution's very first battle, the 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord. It is located on the Battle Green in Lexington, Massachusetts and operated as a museum by the Lexington Historical Society.