Courtesy of Visit Alexandria
The Gadsby's Tavern Museum Spring Fling is set for Saturday, June 14, from 7-10 p.m. at the tavern, 134 N. Royal St. in Old Town Alexandria.
Gadsby's Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, a ca. 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Tavern and Hotel. In those seven short years, the young Republic began to take shape through the conversations and choices being made in these tavern spaces. The impact of these choices and how far to extend power—political, economic, and social—is still being felt today.
Named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808, the tavern businesses were central to Alexandria’s port-based economy, offering spaces to dine, entertain, and spend the night. A large enslaved labor force made Gadsby’s renowned hospitality possible. Notable patrons that enjoyed this hospitality included George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Marquis de Lafayette.
Tickets for the Spring Fling are $125 per person, with sponsorship opportunities available. The evening will feature:
⭐Jazz by Sweet Something
⭐Open Wine & Beer Bar
⭐Interesting Appetizers
⭐Silent Auction
⭐Meet the Neighbors
Tickets can be purchased online.
Join fellow patrons for a night of good food and music with a silent auction to benefit the Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society Endowment Fund. Sponsorship opportunities available. Visit gadsbystavernmuseum.us for more details.
The Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society Endowment Fund is a dedicated financial resource established to ensure the long-term preservation and educational programming of the historic Gadsby's Tavern Museum in Alexandria. Managed by the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society (GTMS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the endowment provides a stable and continuous stream of funding to support the museum's mission.
The primary purpose of the endowment is to safeguard the future of the museum, a site of significant historical importance where prominent figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson once gathered.
Learn more about the museum here.
