Join us for an engaging history lecture by New Jersey author Michael Gabriele on the subject of his newest book: Col onial Taverns of New Jersey. As "the crossroads of the American Revolution \," New Jersey's colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together. Taverns were the main stage for the unfolding drama of a c olony transitioning into statehood and making decisions about declaring a war of independence.
\nThis lecture will explore how\, as the hubs o f colonial villages\, taverns were the places where the voices of history took shape: places to discuss political activities\, beacons for travelers \, and venues for entertainment\, merriment\, and libations. Learn the sto ry of New Jersey&rsquo\;s General Assembly\, which met in September 1777 a t a tavern in Haddonfield and passed a resolution that declared New Jersey to be &ldquo\;a state\, not a colony\,&rdquo\; joining the call for revol ution and independence\, and a break from British rule.
\nPresenter Michael Gabriele is the autho r of five books on New Jersey history\, all published by Arcadia Publishin g/The History Press. A lifelong Garden State resident\, he is a 1975 gradu ate of Montclair State University and has worked as a journalist\, freelan ce writer and author for more than 40 years. \;
\nBooks will be available for sale at this lecture\; cash only.
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