Gadsby's Tavern Museum

134 North Royal Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314
703-838-4242

URL : http://oha.ci.alexandria.va.us/gadsby

overview : Gadsby's Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, the 1770 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. - The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808. Mr. Gadsby's establishment was a center of political, business, and social life in early Alexandria. - The tavern was the setting for dancing assemblies, theatrical and musical performances, and meetings of local organizations. - George Washington enjoyed the hospitality provided by tavernkeepers and twice attended the annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor. - Other prominent patrons included John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Marquis de Lafayette.