The bright red colonial schoolhouse that once had famed American spy Nathan Hale as schoolteacher now sits on the city streets of New London. Although it has been moved from its original location, the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse (19 Atlantic St, New London, CT 06320) still proudly displays and teaches a unique Connecticut and Revolutionary War…
Category: Historic Taverns, Homes & Buildings
Colonial Taverns and bars, historic houses, and famous buildings that are important to American history.
Longfellow’s Wayside Inn (Sudbury, MA)
On a beautiful September day we set off for the sleepy little town of Sudbury, Massachusetts to visit one of the most famous colonial taverns in America: Longfellow’s Wayside Inn. As one of the best preserved and recorded taverns (also known for its colonial libations) we were pretty excited to visit! History Longfellow’s Wayside Inn…
The Griswold Inn (Essex, CT)
The Griswold Inn is nestled near the coast of the Connecticut River in the charming seaport town of Essex, Connecticut (formerly the town of Saybrook). Voted one of the best bars in the state, it is known for its unique colonial and maritime ambiance, live entertainment and New England style menu. It is a must…
Hancock-Clarke House (Lexington, MA)
No trip to Lexington, Massachusetts is complete without a visit to the Hancock-Clarke House. But while most have heard about the “shot heard ’round the world” that sparked the beginning of the American Revolution on Lexington Battle Green, few know about the Hancock-Clarke House (which is a short walk from that hallowed ground). In fact,…
Fraunces Tavern (New York City, NY)
When visiting the Financial District of Manhattan, historic Fraunces Tavern is not to be missed. Tucked amongst the high rises and only two blocks from the waterfront, the tavern has lasted the test of time and proudly adorned the corner of Pearl and Broad Streets for 300 years. If the hustle and bustle of the…