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Joann Michalik

Joann Michalik

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I may not be a trained researcher, but I've picked up a few tricks while working on my weekly blog. I've received many comments from you all about how interesting the information is, and I appreciate that. When I mentioned this to my son-in-law, he suggested

Locke Tavern, a Master Class in Adaptation

Locke Tavern, a Master Class in Adaptation

James Locke stands out as one of the select few who successfully managed multiple taverns. His journey began in 1817 when he assumed proprietorship of the Mansion House, owned by the Phillips Academy Trustees. Subsequently, in 1825, he ventured into the Locke Tavern. Both establishments were expansive and versatile, featuring

Colonial Christmas drinks

Colonial Christmas drinks

Puritans and the 1600’s The Puritans held the belief that birthday celebrations, even for Jesus Christ, were not appropriate. According to a law passed in the Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1659 to 1681, “whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christmas or the like, either by forbearing

The Growth of Whiskey and Temperance

The Growth of Whiskey and Temperance

A man who has had too much to drink is in “folly… a calf—in stupidity, an ass – in roaring, a mad bull – in quarrelling and fighting, a dog – in cruelty, a tiger – fetor, a skunk – in filthiness, a hog – in an obscenity, a he -goat", said Dr. Benjamin

Blunt Tavern: Colony to Young Nation

Blunt Tavern: Colony to Young Nation

In many ways, the Blunt Tavern met a fate like that of the Jenkins Post House when the railroad arrived in Andover, MA, in 1832. By 1833, Captain Isaac Blunt and his son, Major Samuel Phelps Blunt, found themselves grappling with debt stemming from mortgages, debts, and taxes on their

1800's Route 66

1800's Route 66

Explore the road system of the 1800's at Forgotten Taverns. Stagecoaches became obsolete with the growth of railroad as did the roads they traveled. #ForgottenTaverns

Jenkins Post House

Jenkins Post House

Stage services in the Boston area gained momentum around 1800. Setting off in the early morning, the stage would reach Andover five hours later for a lunch break and a change of horses at Jenkins’ Post House. The 34-mile journey to Andover necessitated stops for rest and horse changes. Captain