Saturday, 17 February 2024, 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon
134 N. Royal Street / Alexandria, Virginia 22314 / Phone: 703.746.4242
Followed by optional Networking Lunch at Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant
The Tour: ASQ Section 0511 is pleased to have arranged a guide for a one-hour private tour of the Gadsby's Tavern History Museum, followed by an on-site networking lunch at Gadsby's tavern itself.
The tour explores the power of the new Republic and its impact on people, providing a glimpse into life in the fledgling country across race, gender, and social status.
The Venue: Two early American tavern buildings, to include the 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Tavern and Hotel. Named for Englishman John Gadsby, tavern operator from 1796 to 1808, the tavern businesses were central to Alexandria's port-based economy of dining, entertainment, and lodging. Notable patrons that enjoyed this hospitality included George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Marquis de Lafayette. A large enslaved labor force made Gadsby's renowned hospitality possible.
The two buildings that comprise Gadsby's Tavern Museum
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Ths door to Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant
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Registered Nario0al Historical Landmark
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The gift of the two buildings
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The museum gift shop
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Daria Parnes. Carolyn Miller and Ken Rapuano in the museum gift shop
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The Public Dining room
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Public Dining room in the old (original) building
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Our guide tells us about the fare served in the late 18th century
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Alexandria as a port city
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A sugar loaf with sugar snippers
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Typical fare included grilled food
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Shell fish were plentiful
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From the kitchen
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Our tour group asked many questions
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People of the tavern
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A private dinning room which might be used for female guests
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Table setting in the private dining room, notice the linens
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The private dining room
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Urban slavery
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