


Heidi Howard creates trade and tavern signs
in the style of 18th and 19th century New England sign painters. Each sign is handcrafted
from 100 to 200 year old boards.
 
 
 
 
 
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ca. 1690s

MUNROE TAVERN
Lexington, MA
British headquarters.
ca. 1710
BUCHMANS TAVERN
Lexington, MA
Where the revolution began.
ca. 1733
Ephriam Hartwell Tavern
Concord, MA
Open May to October
Located on The National Parks Service
Battle Trail.
ca. 1713
KEELER TAVERN MUSEUM
Ridgefield, CT
Became an Inn in 1772, a canon ball from British
in corner post - Battle of Ridgefield
.
ca. 1740
OLD ORDINARY
Hingham, MA
"Ordinaries" in New England
18th century home with Tavern room.
1756
HANFIRD-SILLIMAN HOUSE
New Canaan Historical Society
New Canaan, CT
"18th Century towns were required by law to have a tavern and inn for travelers;
New Canaan's "ordinary" was built by Stephen Hanford, a weaver and the community's first licensed tavern keeper. "
Interior phots
ca. 1760
ELIJAH WEST'S TAVERN
U.S. Route 5
Windsor, VT
The Vermont Constitution was adopted at this tavern in 1777.
ca. 1768
THE GOLDEN BALL TAVERN
Weston, MA
Operated as an Inn from 1770 to 1793.
Acquired by the Golden Ball Tavern Trust in the 1960's and restored
ca. 1770
KNAPP'S TAVERN - HISTORIC PUTNAM COTTAGE
Greenwich,ct
Click here for history of Putnam Cottage.
Click here for photos.
ca. 1780
BLANCHARDS COLONIAL TAVERN MUSEUM
98 North Street(Rt. 26)
Avon, MA 02332
A recreation of a 1780's Tavern with food, drink and
live entertainment of the period. 8 PM every Staurday.
Closed holiday weekends, and July/August.
Performers appear in colonial-era dress and perform on
the hearth without microphones. A "living history
museum on the Southshore.
ca. 1786
Phelps Tavern Museum
Simsbury, MA
ca. 1797
RIDER TAVERN
Charlton, MA
This example of a wayside inn from New England's Federal period,
is
being restored by the Charlton Historical Society.
A small reproduction period flower garden was inspired
by records of
Mrs. Riders garden.
Placed in the National Registry of Historic Placed in 1975.

DEACON TIMOTHY PRATT BED & BREAKFAST INN
325 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Where the CT River meets Long Island Sound
c. 1746 center chimney colonial listed on National Historic Register
features elegant period style rooms with working fireplaces & jacuzzi tubs.
In historic district, walk to everything!
Over 400 antique dealers in a two mile stretch.
THE TOLLAND INN
63 Tolland Green
Toland, CT 06064-0717
The Tolland Inn stands on the historic Tolland Green, surrounded by
Colonial and Victorian homes. Our building goes back to the late 1700s,
built as a private residence but expanded a hundred years ago for innkeeping.
We have refined the inn with antiques, hand-made furnishing and a few
carefully chosen modern conveniences.
THE ELMS INN
Ridgefield, CT
BEE AND THISTLE INN
100 Lyne Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
1756 Inn in a Historic Village, with English gardens.
Phone 800-622-4946
UNDER MOUNTAIN INN
482 Undermountain Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
Built in 18Th Century
Phone 203-438-7323
The Lighthouse Inn
6 Guthrie Place
New London, CT 06320
860-443-8411
Built in 1902 as a grand summer home of a steel magnate.
Became an Inn in 1927, historic design & decor has been retained
during a million dollar restoration. Antique and Victorian decor.
Overlooks Long Island Sound, near Foxwood and Mohegan Sun Resorts.
B&B's IN CONNECTICUT ANTIQUE HOMES
ca. 1690s
MUNROE TAVERN
Lexington, MA
British headquarters.
ca. 1710
BUCHMANS TAVERN
Lexington, MA
Where the revolution began.
1714
Concord's Colonial Inn
48 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
Click here for history of inn.
This historic inn has 56 charming guest rooms, each individually appointed in the Colonial style.
Affordable dining, nightly entertainment and high-speed wireless access make the Inn a comfortable choice
for business or leisure travel. Suites and private houses are available for extended stays.
The Inn is an ideal location for wedding receptions and corporate events for up to 100 people.
UNION OYSTER HOUSE
41 Union Street
Boston, MA
est. 1826 - The 250 year old building is on the
Freedom Trail in the Historic Faneuil Hall Area.
1780 WARREN TAVERN
Charlestown,, MA
Named after a fallen hero of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Near the Freedom Trail.
BLACKBURN TAVERN
2 Main Street
Gloucester, MA
"Legendary Glouster Landmark"
.
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THE RED LION INN

Food & Lodging Since c.1773
Main Street,Stockbridge, MA 01262
30 Main Street
Phone 413/298-5545
Step inside a world of authentic charm and genuine hospitality, where modern
comfort blends seemlessly with timeless tradition...the public rooms and hall
display antiques collected over the years. The perfect place for a relaxing
overnite...dine in our elegant main dining room, cozy tavern, or flower filled
courtyard in season. 109 individually decorated rooms and suites.
See also Red Lion Inn on originalinns.com.
VILLAGE INN
Lenox, MA
"The Village Inn", built in 1771, has been welcoming guests
for over 200 years.Located on a quiet street in the center
of Lenox, maintains it's authenticity while offering travelers
modern amanities. Includes a full service restaurant, tavern
and conference rooms.
Phone:800-253-0917
THE WILLIAMSVILLE INN
Route 41
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
413-274-6118
Located in a 1797 Farmhouse.
NEW BOSTON INN
Junction of Rt. 8 & Rt. 57w, Sandisfield, MA 01255
Phone: 413-258-4477
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
An 18th Century Stagecoach stop that has faithfully served
travelers since 1737. Near the Hitchcock chair factory.
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*****CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS*****
PUBLICK HOUSE
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Circa 1771. Listed on National Registry of Historic Places.
This property includes four lodging facilities,
two restaurants, 12 meeting rooms, 60 acres of countryside
Special events during, Yankee Winter Weekends, Lobster Bakes,
Beer Dinners and a Harvest Weekend. All rooms in the main inn
are decorated with period furnishings.
Site has excellent page on history of Inn and area.
1-800-PUBLICK
OLD TAVERN FARM
827 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Historic 18th and 19th century tavern with upstairs spring-floor
ballroom the entire lenght of the wing. Ten minutes from
Historic Deefield. Period furnishings throughout - chest of drawers
-canopy and four-poster beds -clocks -Whately stoneware.
Nominated for the National Historic Register.
THE CHARLEMONT INN
"Be part of the generations that have stayed at
THE CHARLEMONT INN since 1787. Enjoy the Inn's
rooms furnished in antiques and period furniture.
Rte 2 -Mohawk Trail
Charlemont, MA
413-339-5796
LONGFELLOWS WAYSIDE INN
Old Boston Post Road-Rte 20, Sudbury, Mass
Imortalized in Longfellows poem. Reputed to be the oldest operating Inn in
America tracing its roots to 1716.
See also Wayside Inn commercial site.

HISTORIC 1705 SALEM CROSS INN RESTAURANT
260 W. Main Street, Route 9
Old Brookfield, MA 01585
You'll find the Salem Cross Inn on a quiet New England road, surrounded by
rolling fields where grazing cattle or a passing sleigh will hold your eye.
An establish reputation as one of the finest restaurants in New England is
well deserved. Many unique dining experiences are offered in the old
farmhouse furnished with antiques - Prime rib roasted in the fieldstone
fireplace at the Fireplace Feasts; horsedrawn sleigh or hay rides; Herb
Sampler dinners with an informational stroll through our authentic kitchen
garden and chef demonstration of the meal and Drover's Roasts which recall
America's trailside feast with outdoor cooking.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places,
for more information call 508-867-8337
or visit our website at
www.salemcrossinn.com.
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DEERFIELD INN
81 Old Main Street
Historic Deerfield, MA 01342
This classic country inn, built in 1884, is located in the center
of Historic Deerfield along a mile-long way known simply as "The Street".
The Inn has 23 lovely guest rooms with private bath, individual climate
control, and pampering amenities. An award-winning restaurant uses fresh,
local produce. The Deerfield Inn is a special place to visit.
Historic Deerfield is an outstanding museum collection of 17th and 18th
century restored dwellings filled with appropriate antiques.
Deerfield Inn page on originalinns.com.
Phone 800/926-3865
e-mail - info@deerfieldinn.com
WIGGINS TAVERN
Hotel Northampton
36 King Street
Northampton, MA 01060
*****CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS*****
THE DAN'L WEBSTER INN
149 Main Street,Sandwich Village, MA 02563
"Built in 1692, the original building served as a parsonage until 1746.
It then became the Fessenden Tavern, Patriot headquarters during the Revelotionary
War."
Phone 508/888-3623
OLD YARMOUTH INN
223 Route 6A
Yarmouthport, MA 02675
Phone: 508-362-9962
e-mail:oyarminn@capecod.net
Old Yarmouth Inn, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places,
was built in 1696 as a wayside staging inn, half way between Plymouth
and Provincetown. It functioned as a working inn for most of it's 303 years.
There is still a guest book that dates back to the 1860's.
Route 6A has many antique shops.
B&B's IN MASSACHUSETTS ANTIQUE HOMES
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WATCHTIDE ..by the Sea
190 West Main Street - Rt. 1
Searsport, ME
stay@watchtide.com
Owned by Revolutionary War Hero General Henry Knox from 1794-1798,
became an Inn 1917. Purchased by present owners in 1994.
WATCHTIDE is listed on the National Historic Register.
York Harbor Inn
York Harbor Maine
History - parts of the Inn go back to 17th century
Rock Gardens Inn
Sebasco Estates, ME 04565
207-389-1339
Based on a century old farmhouse, Rock Gardens Inn is located on it's own
private peninsula, the views range from a tranquil cove to a working harbor
to open ocean. A good base for visiting the Maine Maritime Museum and for
Antiquing in the Bath area of Maine.
HISTORIC INNS OF KENNEBUNKPORT
PO Box 500A, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Phone:207-967-2117***FAX 207-967-8757
We invite you to savor the Maine experience in our classic
New England Village and partake of the generous hospitality
at our Historic Inns of Kennebunk.
E-MAIL:innkeeper@mainestay.com
PILGRIM'S INN
Built: 1793
Deer Isle, ME 04627
THE ISAAC RANDAL HOUSE
Built: 1823
Freeport, ME 04032
THE BAGLEY HOUSE
Built: 1772
Durham, ME 04222
Six miles from Freeport, ME

EASTERN SLOPE INN RESORT
2760 Main Street
North Conway, NH 03860
1-800-862-1600
Historic New England Inn set on 40 acres in the heart of
North Conway Village. Listed on National Register of
Historic Places.
THREE CHIMNEYS INN
17 Newmarket Road
Durham, NH 03824
A 1649 Homestead and a 1795 Carriage House, recently restored.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Eight minutes to Portsmouth's
historic homes and the living village of
STRAWBERY
BANKE MUSEUM .
Phone: 603-868-7800, 888-399-9777
chimney3@threechimneysinn.com
THE HANCOCK INN
Built: 1789
Main Street
Hancock, NH 03449
The Fitzwilliam Inn
62 NH Route 119 West
Fitzwilliam New Hampshire 03447
Since 1796, The Fitzwilliam Inn, located in historic Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire,
has attracted visitors to this tranquil, unspoiled region of southern New Hampshire.
A full service restaurant and pub and six recently restored and refurbished rooms,
all with private baths, marry the charm of the past with the style, comfort and security of today.
A mix of local folks and travelers can generally be found in the Pub as well as the restaurant,
providing travelers with a good flavor of this small, New England village.
THE SHAKER INN
Built: 1837-1841
Great Stone Dwelling is the largest main dwelling ever built
by a Shaker Community. Now a 24 room inn.
447 Rt. 4A
Enfield, NH 03746
Phone 888-707-4257
CHESTERFIELD INN
Built: 1787
Route 9
West Chesterfield, NH 03466
Phone 800-365-5515
WYMAN FARM
22 Wyman
Road
CONCORD, NH 03301
603-783-4467
OLDE ORCHARD INN
Built: ca 1790 Colonial
RR Box 256
Moultonboro, NH 03254
Phone 800-598-5845
MANOR ON GOLDEN POND
Box T Route 3
Holdeness, NH 03245
603-968-3348
Elegant Country Inn in the Lake District Antique Area.
Luxuriously appointed suites, wood burning fireplaces,
Stunning views of Squam Lake.
BELLEVUE HOUSE
14 Catherine Street
Newport, RI 02840
Much of house built 1774
While in Newport, visit the Cliff Walk.
THE FRANCIS MALBONE HOUSE
Colonial Mansion, circa 1760, located in heart of Newport.
392 Thames Street
Newport RI 02840
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1811 HOUSE
Period: Built in the 1770's
Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
Manchester Village, VT 05254
Phone 800-432-1811
1801
RABBIT HILL INN
THREE MOUNTAIN INN
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THE OLD TAVERN
92 Main Street
Grafton, VT 05146
Tavern History
802-843-2231
Period: 1795 Federal
Route 18
Lower Waterford, VT 05848
Phone 800-762-8669
Windsor, Vermont
Listed in National Historic Register
15 Antique Shops within 15 miles, including Timber Valley Antique Center.
800-359-2541
Period: 1790's
P.O. Box 180R
Jamaica, VT 05343
Phone 802-874-4140
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