![]() ![]() Food and drinks offered by revolutionary-era taverns.How the term “bar” came to be used to describe drinking establishments.Number of taverns from the period of the American Revolution.Origins of an American Revolution tavern road trip.Episode SummaryĪdrian Covert, author of Taverns of the American Revolution, guides us on an exploration of taverns and the many roles they played in early American life.Īs we explore these roles, Adrian reveals the differences between country and city taverns The types of beverages early Americans might order and consume in a tavern And how revolutionaries, loyalists, and the British Army made use of taverns during the American Revolution. It is a show for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world.Įach episode features a conversation with a historian who helps us shed light on important people and events in early American history.īen Franklin’s World is a production of the Omohundro Institute. About the Showīen Franklin’s World is a podcast about early American history. And they functioned as public spaces where men could gather to discuss news, organize movements, and to drink and play cards.Īdrian Covert, author of Taverns of the American Revolution, helps us explore taverns and the many roles they played in early American life. ![]() ![]() They offered local communities a form of poor relief. They served the needs of travelers who needed food to eat and places to sleep. Inns and taverns played prominent roles in early American life. ![]()
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