Tavern Night

Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for Tavern Night! Outside the church, the tavern was the most important institution in most towns. Taverns were used for political assemblies, markets, and, of course, a place to enjoy a good meal and learn the news of the day. Come join us as the buildings and grounds of our historic 18th-century homestead are transformed into a tavern from the 1770s, where the simple pleasures of good food, drink, and fellowship collide.

Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment, complete with 18th-century beer and cocktails and hearth-cooked food prepared in our Bake House. Patrons will be encouraged to learn the popular parlor games (like whist, shut-the-box, and farkle) and join in toasts and popular songs of the day.

Food options:

Pepper Pot & Veggie Pepper Pot & soft Pretzel - 1ticket
German Sausage Braised in Beer & side – 2 tickets
Garlic Roasted Chicken & side - 2 tickets
Sides: Scalloped potatoes or roasted vegetable

Dessert: fresh donut and a scoop of vanilla - 1 ticket

Drinks:

Fish House Punch - The Schuylkill Fishing Company in Philadelphia traditionally served this punch, traditionally made in a large bowl with rum-based punch containing cognac and peach brandy garnished with lemon slices. According to legend, on a visit to the club, George Washington drank so much of the potent Fish House Punch, that he subsequently couldn't bring himself to make an entry in his diary for three days. (1 ticket)

Ale Flip - This is bartender drama at its finest. A true 18th Century tavern favorite Rum, eggs, beer, and sugar. Served warm with a flair and heated with our logger-heads. (2 tickets)

Rattleskull - A perfect 18th Century Attitude Adjuster. Rum and spices mixed into a pint of beer. (2 tickets)

Cherry Bounce - A favorite of Mr. Washington. Whiskey infused with cherries. No Lies – it's fantastic! (2 tickets)

18th Century Hot Chocolate - Thomas Jefferson and George Washington enjoyed chocolate so much they believed it would become a more popular drink in America than coffee and tea.18th-century chocolatewas considered the "food of the gods" but is quite different from modern hot chocolate. — with rum (2 tickets) or without (1 ticket).

Host or Publisher Historic Rittenhouse Town