December CupbordScape

A Colonial Tavern is what

I chose for my December CupboardScape.

Did you know that colonial taverns (bars)

helped shaped American history 

as we know today?

Taverns were not just 

a place to consume alcohol.

These establishments were a meeting 

place for men of the day.

Taverns were also a place 

to collect and deliver mail from overseas.

They were also a rest over place

for weary travelers to get a meal and bed.

Taverns also became assemblies

for meetings and courts.

It was a tavern which played a role

in the start of the Revolutionary War.

The headquarters of the Revolutionary War

began at the Green Dragon Tavern

where the Sons of Liberty first plotted

out the Boston Tea Party.

The Freemasons held their meeting

at a tavern in Philadelphia called

Tun Tavern.  

This tavern was also used by 

Benjamin Franklin to recruit

for the Pennsylvania militia.

This same tavern was where 

the United States Marine Corp

was formed in 1775.

Did you all notice my new bunny?

Folks who were at our Christmas party

last Saturday thought it was

 a real stuffed rabbit.

Guess I did a good job at creating it. :-)

Colonial Tavern Blessings To All!

Janice