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'''Raleigh Tavern''' is a historic site in [[Colonial Williamsburg]], where visitors can explore the story of an 18th-century tavern and its role in Virginia’s revolutionary politics. Established around 1717, the tavern hosted consequential meetings in its Apollo Room; the site visit is planned to take about 20 minutes. Check Colonial Williamsburg’s official site before going for current admission and visitor details.<ref>{{Cite web<br />
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== Why Raleigh Tavern matters ==<br />
Raleigh Tavern was a gathering place in Williamsburg’s public life, as well as a working business that offered visitors lodging, food, drink and entertainment. Its best-known political role came when Virginia’s House of Burgesses was dissolved: former Burgesses met at the tavern to discuss colonial grievances and organize responses.<ref>{{Cite web<br />
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In 1769, the Burgesses met there after Governor Botetourt dissolved the assembly, agreeing to limit imports from Britain. In 1773, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other Burgesses discussed creating what became Virginia’s committee of correspondence. The next year, former Burgesses returned after another dissolution and called for what would become the Continental Congress.<ref>{{Cite web<br />
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== What to see ==<br />
The Apollo Room is central to the tavern’s story: it was the setting for political discussions and meetings described in Colonial Williamsburg’s interpretation of the site. The visit also introduces the everyday rhythms of an 18th-century tavern, which served travelers and townspeople as more than a place to eat or drink.<ref>{{Cite web<br />
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The tavern’s history includes the labor of enslaved people who cooked, cleaned, served food, cared for horses and performed other essential work. Colonial Williamsburg also documents how enslaved people were sold at the tavern’s door. These histories are an important part of understanding the site, not a footnote to its political story.<ref>{{Cite web<br />
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== Planning your visit ==<br />
Colonial Williamsburg recommends allowing about 20 minutes to explore Raleigh Tavern. Admission is listed as Colonial Williamsburg admission; confirm current ticket options, availability and site access directly with Colonial Williamsburg before your visit, since schedules and access can change.<ref>{{Cite web<br />
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Raleigh Tavern Bakery is a separate food stop behind the tavern. Colonial Williamsburg describes it as serving baked goods, sandwiches, drinks and snacks, including ginger cake from wood-fired ovens. Check the official dining page for current details before you go.<ref>{{Cite web<br />
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== Nearby in Colonial Williamsburg ==<br />
Raleigh Tavern fits naturally into a walk through [[Colonial Williamsburg]] and the wider [[Historic Triangle]]. For more historic tavern stops, see [[Historic taverns in Colonial Williamsburg]] and [[Historic dining in Williamsburg]]. The [[Capitol (Williamsburg, Virginia)]] offers another perspective on Virginia’s colonial government.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/locations/raleigh-tavern/ Raleigh Tavern — Colonial Williamsburg]<br />
* [https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/stay-play/dining/ Dining — Colonial Williamsburg]<br />
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