Michie Tavern, Colonial tavern near Charlottesville, United States
Michie Tavern is a colonial-era tavern in Virginia, a two-story wooden building featuring a central tavern section, multiple dining rooms, and an assembly hall for social gatherings. The structure originally stood at another location before being relocated to its present site.
William Michie established the tavern in 1784 after returning from Valley Forge, making it a gathering place during important early American events. The location later became a venue for political and social meetings.
Staff members dress in 18th-century clothing and serve traditional Southern dishes like fried chicken, black-eyed peas, and buttermilk biscuits. Visitors experience dining customs and food practices from the colonial period.
Located along Route 53 near Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the site functions as both a museum and restaurant offering guided tours and dining services. Visitors can easily combine a tour of the building with a meal during their visit.
In 1927, the entire building was dismantled and moved 17 miles (27 kilometers) by horse, wagon, and truck to its current location near Monticello. This remarkable relocation demonstrates the effort to preserve the structure for future generations.
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