Summer History Day Camps

Hello Everyone!
It's been a while since there has been a post on the blog, but you can rest assured that there will be a new post every week, with insights and information on the museum and history related to the site.
Our Summer History Day Camps are now only a few weeks away, (Archaeology - July 13-17, and Revolutionary War - July 20-24) but we still have room in each camp if you would like to sign your child up. The cost is $125 for the entire week, between the hours of 9:00am-2:00pm, and children must be between the ages of 9-14.
If you are interested in signing up your child, please call David Walker, Program Manager at (908) 967-2495.

Black History Month

The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum proudly celebrates Black History Month during this month of February. We encourage you to visit the museum to hear about the role that African-Americans played in American taverns during the late 18th and early to mid-19th centuries. We also have a complimentary booklet on African-Americans and their roles in taverns and hotels. The booklet includes information on the jobs performed by slaves during the period in New Jersey, as well as information regarding their treatment, and first-hand accounts by ex-slaves, recorded in the 1930's by the Works Progress Administration.

Tours Available at the Museum

Just a reminder - even though it is cold outside and although there may be snow on the ground, the Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum is still open for tours during the winter! We have over 10 rooms fully furnished in the style of the 1820's, and offer individual and group tours by a costumed staff member! If you want to experience tavern and hotel life during the 1820's, as it was in Rahway, the state of New Jersey, and the United States, either come on down during our regular operating hours, or contact the office at (732) 381-0441 to make an appointment! Happy Holidays!

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The Tavern Keeper blog, your weekly dose of information related to events, happenings, history, and much more related to the historic Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum, located in Rahway, New Jersey. This historic site is more than just a tavern and hotel, but rather a staple of the local community of Rahway, as well as a rare historical gem of New Jersey, and an inside-look into life in 1820's America.


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-David Walker
Manager of Museum Operations