Salem Tavern
- Also Known As: Old Salem Museums and Gardens
- Address: 800 S Main St
- Hours: TuesdaySaturday (9:30 am4:30 pm) and Sunday (14:30 pm)
- Phone: 336-721-7300
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1784/01/00 | Construction begins on the Salem Tavern, first brick building in the town, built on the foundations of a half-timbered wooden tavern which had been destroyed by fire | |||||
1791/00/00 | George Washington | Visitor | On his Southern tour of 1791, George Washington is entertained in Salem for two days, occupying the chamber at the northeast corner of the Tavern above the gentlemen's room | George Washington's Southern Tour |
Particulars for Salem Tavern: | |
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Sight Category | Building |
Area of Significance | Communications |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Historic Use | Hotel |
Sociology | Living History |
Level of Significance | National |
Owner | Private |
Historic Use | Restaurant |
Area of Significance | Transportation |
Activity | |
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Activity Category | Tour |
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