History at Home: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey

Citing research from his book, Michael C. Gabriele will discuss how taverns housed the daily experiences of people during the colonial era, and how these stories provide a window into the state’s history from that period. A haven for Patriots and Loyalists alike, taverns were the “seedbeds” for the revolution, strongholds for political activities, beacons for travelers, and venues for entertainment, merriment, and libations. Once the war began, taverns became recruitment stations for colonial militias and meeting places for local committees of safety. This virtual event will take place on Zoom, register here.

This program was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.