Gadsby's Tavern

ISBN-13: 9781531674373 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 130 str.

Gretchen M. Bulova

Opis

Gadsbys Tavern was at the center of daily life in late-18th and early-19th-century Alexandria. Operated by John Gadsby from 1796 to 1808, the tavern served both local citizens and travelers on their way to the nations new capital. Gadsbys was a venue for dancing assemblies, performances, and celebratory dinners. Among its most famous patrons were George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. By the early 20th century, the tavern buildings were in danger of being demolished. Saved from the wrecking ball in 1929 by American Legion Post 24, Gadsbys became the cornerstone of Alexandrias historic preservation movement. In 1972, the American Legion donated the site to the City of Alexandria. Following a full restoration, Gadsbys reopened as part of Americas bicentennial celebration. Today, Gadsbys Tavern Museum is a dynamic historic house museum, interpreting history to more than 25,000 visitors a year.