Hanover Tavern

Hanover Tavern is a three-story brick building with a covered porch, open public rooms, and a dining area that serves visitors today. The structure houses event spaces and a theater room where performances and gatherings take place.

The building received its license in 1733 and attracted prominent visitors during the Revolutionary War and Civil War eras. It became known for hosting people who shaped American history during these pivotal periods.

The building served as a central gathering place for the community during colonial times and continues this role today through events and shared meals. Visitors experience how people still come together in these same spaces for connection and celebration.

The location offers dining service and can be rented for private events of varying sizes, making it accessible for both casual meals and gatherings. Self-guided audio tours are available so you can explore the building at your own pace and learn about its past.

Seven enslaved people who lived here participated in planning Gabriel's Rebellion in 1800, an important uprising against slavery. This hidden story reveals the courage of individuals whose actions and resistance were rarely recorded at the time.