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History of rum

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

Beakers, Mugs, and Bowls

Beakers, Mugs, and Bowls

Indulge in the art of libation at Forgotten Taverns. Discover the best way to drink as we guide you through utensils used to sip each drink. Cheers to unforgettable moments! #ForgottenTaverns

Rum and the Revolution

Rum and the Revolution

When I began delving into the history of the Molasses and Sugar Acts of the 1700s through the lens of taverns, I gained a newfound appreciation for the significance of molasses and rum in the events leading up to the Revolution. It's intriguing how our education primarily focused

Ready to try 17th Century Drinks

Ready to try 17th Century Drinks

By 1679, a mere six years later, nearly half of the taverns added rum to their offerings, alongside beer, wine, and cider. Rum had firmly established its presence. As the late 1600s transitioned into the early 1700s, rum and rum-based mixed drinks surpassed all others in popularity. While home farmers

The end of the 17th century and an era

The end of the 17th century and an era

The end of the Horseshoe Tavern For more than 12 years, the Horseshoe had proudly held its official license, a legacy that transitioned when William passed away in 1698 at the age of 61. At the time of his passing, William was held in high regard within the community, holding

17th Century Drunks

17th Century Drunks

Is everyone drunk in the 17th century? In 1658, Mr. Sergeant John Steven found himself facing charges of intoxication and was summoned to court. His servant, Lovejoy, testified against him, stating that he had observed Mr. Steven “reele [really] coming to me”. Lovejoy further explained that Stevens was so intoxicated