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Lecture and Recipes

Lecture and Recipes

Hey there, I've been busy gearing up for a couple of lectures at the Andover Center for History and Culture, and I really wish you all could attend. This Friday, March 15th, from 6-7 pm, I'll be diving into the world of Taverns in 17th Century

"Necessities of the Neighborhood"

"Necessities of the Neighborhood"

How many houses extended hospitality to travelers along the road without a license? Considering the distance between houses and the time it took to travel, a welcoming stop along the way was necessary. These houses provided hospitality without a license and are truly forgotten taverns. Many taverns began in this

Archaeology of Lucy Foster’s Homestead

Archaeology of Lucy Foster’s Homestead

Lucy Foster’s Homestead underwent a significant archaeological exploration in 1945. Adelaide and Ripley Bullen, along with their team, unearthed intriguing findings, including the remains of a 12’ x 12’ house foundation with a cellar 55” deep, a vegetable cellar (an oval pit, 84” x 100” x 43” deep), a

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

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

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