Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

These buildings comprise a tavern dating from 1785 and a hotel built in 1792. Towards the end of the 18th century they were joined together by Englishman John Gadsby and quickly became a local meeting place for many significant 18th-century figures. In 1798, George Washington graced a ball here, the first of two occasions on which he attended the celebrations in honour of his birthday. The 18th-century hostelry is well preserved in the older building. The tavern next door serves colonial-style food and drink.