The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its sixth Tavern Party in the Gardens on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with a rain date of Friday, September 13. It will take place in the gardens at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC. Admission is $30 per person; $25 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Advanced purchase strongly suggested either by MasterCard or Visa to 919-833-3431 or check to PO Box 10884, Raleigh NC 27605. Tickets are non-refundable unless we must cancel the event.
The event will include a beer tasting of delicious brews from Boylan Bridge Brew Pub. Wine will be available for those who don’t drink beer. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Music on Thursday will be provided by Southern String Band. Volunteers will be on hand to lead guests through some of the activities colonial gentlemen engaged in at taverns, including table top games such as dice and quoits, and we will dance the Cumberland and Virginia Reels. Bear baiting and wrestling will not be permitted!
For more information, visit the Joel Lane Museum House website at http://www.joellane.org, call (919) 833-3431, or e-mail joellane@bellsouth.net.