jfosterhistoricsigJan 17, 20202 minBrewing new gathering houses in Colonial America.The coffee house in America grew out of the demand for “exotic” beverages which included coffee, tea and chocolate. Coffee, tea, and...
jfosterhistoricsigJan 17, 20202 minJoiners, furniture makers and tavern signs in early America.Early American trade and tavern sign makers combined their woodworking, joinery and painting skills to literally create an art form....
jfosterhistoricsigJan 17, 20202 minPolitics, pints and public houses.Early American taverns became gathering places for not only strong drink, but strong talk about the politics of the day. As early...
jfosterhistoricsigJan 17, 20202 minWhat's in a name? Taverns, inns, hotels, and public houses.With literally thousands of taverns across Colonial America, they took on many names along with reputations not so savory. Taverns in...