Tavern Talk: 1776

October 3 at Smith’s Castle

The year is 1776. The ale is poured. The newspaper has arrived. And everyone has an opinion.

Step through the doors of Smith’s Castle and leave the 21st century behind.

For one evening, our tavern comes alive as it might have in 1776. The tavern keeper has just received the latest Providence Gazette, and the news of the day is certain to stir conversation.

What is happening in the colonies? What are people saying about independence? What rumors are traveling from town to town? And what might all of this mean for Rhode Island—and for the people gathered around the tavern table?

This is not a lecture. You are part of the story.

Over traditional tavern beverages and light fare, guests will join the conversation, hear the news, exchange opinions, and experience the uncertainty, excitement, and controversy of life in revolutionary Rhode Island.

Come prepared to raise a glass, choose a side, and discover what history feels like when you don't already know how it ends.

TAVERN TALK: 1776
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History isn't something you'll watch that evening. It's something you'll join.

Space in the tavern is limited. Reserve your place at the table.

Raise a Glass - A Tavern Experience

Step back into October 3, 1776