Winter at the Tavern

The Tavern, the oldest of Abingdon, Virginia's historic buildings dressed for the Chirstmas holidays with a fresh coat of snow. The streetlight casts a warm glow on The Tavern, welcoming visitors for a delicious dinner!

The Tavern, built in 1779 was used from it's beginning as a tavern and overnight inn for stagecoach traveler's. The first post office on the western slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains was located in the east wing of The Tavern. The original mail slot is still in place and can be seen today from the street. During the past two centuries, The Tavern has served as a tavern, bank, bakery, general store, cabinet shop, barber shop, private residence, post office, antique shop and restaurant. It even served as a hospital for wounded Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. It was restored to its former glory in 1984 and reopened as a restaurant in 1994.

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