Colonial Taverns of New Jersey by Michael C. Gabriele

Thu Jun 12 2025 at 07:15 pm UTC-04:00

423 Main St, Sayreville, NJ 08872-1244, United States | Sayreville

Sayreville Historical Society
Publisher/HostSayreville Historical Society
Colonial Taverns of New Jersey by Michael C. Gabriele
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This program is open to all and free to attend. Program is located at 423 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872 and starts at 7:15 pm. Light Refreshments will be served.
New Jersey was the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” and as battles raged, colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together. Taverns were the stage for the unfolding drama of a colony transitioning into statehood and making decisions about declaring a war of independence. Taverns were the places where the voices of history took shape, used as recruitment stations for colonial militias and meeting places for local committees of safety. George Washington used taverns as headquarters, where he drafted his many letters and planned strategy with his generals. They were the “seedbeds” for the revolution, strongholds for political activities, beacons for travelers, and venues for entertainment, merriment, and libations. Book cost: $20 (cash only)
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423 Main St, Sayreville, NJ 08872-1244, United States

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