Taxes is Taxes: A Tale of Taverns
This week we recognize an omission on the Tipsy historical record. We've discussed pubs, public houses, and even discussed restaurants. This week we complete the circle and discuss the storied tradition of taverns! Taverns held a special place in the community in early American city life. We take our time and explore this unique and underknown slice of history. Join us for the history of taverns this week on the Tipsy Timeline!
A rundown of the historical role of taverns in early America. Their use in private affairs, public jails, and legal affairs, public meeting houses, and even jails! Sources for today's story can be found in the following locations:
- https://greendragontavernca.com/about/original-green-dragon-tavern/
- https://ushistoryscene.com/article/american-drinking/
- http://www.history.com/news/the-real-life-haunts-of-the-sons-of-liberty
- https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/blog/the-first-congress-meets-in-philadelphia
- https://warontherocks.com/2015/04/the-colonial-tavern-crucible-of-the-american-revolution/
- https://ushistoryscene.com/article/american-drinking/
- https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1026&context=ghj
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taverns_in_North_America
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Dragon_Tavern