Colonial Taverns of New Jersey, presented by Chatham Township Historical Society

Chatham Township Historical Society presents:

New Jersey author Michael Gabriele will present a program on his newest book, Colonial Taverns of New Jersey – Libations, Liberty & Revolution.  New Jersey was the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” and as battles raged, colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together.  A haven for Patriots and Loyalists alike, colonial taverns were the main stage for key debates on the question of independence and conversations on daily life.  They were the “seedbeds” for the Revolution, strongholds for political activities, beacons for travelers, and venues for entertainment, merriment, business conversations, and libations.

New Jersey had myriad colonial taverns (more than 400) along well-traveled routes, due to the demand for stagecoach travel between New York and Philadelphia—transporting people and commercial goods.  Michael will be taking us on a tour of some of these Revolutionary establishments.

This program will be presented in person at the library, with an option to join by Zoom.  Registration is requested if attending in person and required to receive the Zoom link.