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TANKARD AT THE TAVERN

friends_editor — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:00:16 +0000

After 139 dry years – Come have a beer at the Tavern

COLONIAL BEER TASTING EVENT ON MAY 5, 2012

friends_admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:36:43 +0000

A COLONIAL BEER TASTING EVENT WILL BE HELD ON MAY 5, 2012: COLONIAL BEER TASTING, FOODS, MUSIC. ALTHOUGH WE CAN’T HAVE IT INSIDE THE TAVERN, [Read More...]

JOHN EMORY – African Soldier of the Revolution – Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 2:00PM

friends_editor — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:16:05 +0000

JOHN EMORY – AFRICAN SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTION – REENACTOR - JOE BECTON

Come and meet John Emory, an African soldier, as he tells of the struggle for Africans to enter the continental Army, describes camp life, demonstrates equipment and plays and sings music of the era

This presentation has been performed in schools, churches, colleges and libraries forgroups of young and old.

Joseph Becton is a teacher, philosopher, historian, musician and interpreter. He is the co-founder of the First Rhode Island Regiment Revolutionary War reenactors. Mr. Becton has appeared on TV and in films.

DOLLEY MADISON

friends_editor — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:39:16 +0000

DOLLEY MADISON, as presented by Elizabeth Michaels, will be here on Saturday, August 6, 2011.

President Thomas Jefferson, who was a widower, asked her to be unofficial White House first lady. Her wit, charm and education made her the perfect choice.

She was a great asset to her husband when he became president. Dolley hosted children’s events and introduced ice cream and the Easter Egg Roll to the White House.

She is most famous for saving Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington, risking her own life, when the British invaded Washington, DC during the war of 1812.

Elizabeth Michaels/Dolley Madison courtesy of the American Historical Theatre

The presentation will be at 2 o’clock. Admission is free to the public.

2011 Candlelight Dinner & Program by Historical Society

friends_admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:11:13 +0000

The Historical Society of Haddonfield presents the 2011 Candlelight Dinner and Program on Wednesday, March 23 at the Tavistock Country Club. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

The evening will be a collaborative presentation by The Academy of Natural Sciences – Philadelphia, Haddonfield Memorial High School, and the Historical Society of Haddonfield Research Library. Samuel Nicholson Rhoads, 19th Century Renaissance man and naturalist, historian, and visionary will also be present.

Tickets are $43 for members and $47 for non-members. To purchase tickets and for complete menu, visit the Historical Society’s website. For sponsorship opportunities, please call the office at 856-429-7375.

Indian King Will Participate in State History Fair

friends_admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:44:32 +0000

The Spirit of the Jersey’s State History Fair will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington State Park in Titusville, NJ. Admission is free with a $5 parking donation.

The Friends of the Indian King Tavern will be at the Fair with an Indian King Tavern display. Garry Stone, a Friends’ Officer, will also be representing the Monmouth Battlefield.

The State History Fair has an array of activities for people of all ages. A Juried Art Exhibit, Colonial Conjurer Magic Show, Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theater, Antiques appraisal, a GPS Cache Challenge, a visit by Martha Washington, and open hearth cooking are just a few of the activities available. There are numerous other things to do and people to visit at the Fair to help you travel back in time, including our very own Indian King Tavern. For more information, click here.

George Washington visits the Indian King Tavern

friends_admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:54:56 +0000

The Indian King celebrated our first president’s 279th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 19 with a George Washington reenactor, and crafts and stories for kids. There were a record number of people in attendance and everyone present enjoyed the chance to go back into history for the afternoon.

John Lopes, the George Washington reenactor, described life in the colonial era and answered questions from eager attendees.

Lopes, a professional actor for almost 20 years both in Philadelphia and California, has portrayed George Washington in various theatre productions along the East Coast.

The event was so successful, the Indian King plans to have George Washington return next year.

Click here to view images from the event: http://images.burrellesluce.com/image/26404/26404_493