Meet us at the Tavern II

Serjeant Fowler's after-action Report: Thanks to Peter for putting a lot of effort into Saturday's tavern talk at O'Leary's. While the turnout was small - I think we lost out to a sunny Saturday - Peter, Val and I had a great discussion with the folks who did turn out. An afternoon spent talking history with engaged people in hospitable surroundings is never a bad thing.

Recent Past Events

Recent events in which I have been involved.

Meet us at the Tavern

Probably said millions of times in the 18th century. On 24 January, in Saint John, NB, at O'Leary's Irish Pub, a joint presentation was given on Taverns in the 18th Century and their importance to the communities in which they were located. Professor Bonnie Huskins, PhD, of UNB Fredericton, spoke on the importance of taverns to the early Loyalist history of Saint John.

The event called "Meet us at the Tavern" was co-sponsored by DeLancey's Brigade, a living history re-enactment unit now in its 45th year, and by Studies of ye the Long 18th Century. Hosted by O'Leary's Pub in their Upper Tap Room, we had an enthusiastic audience.

Pictures

Top left: Steve Fowler (unit commander of DeLanceys Brigade) and I (Long 18th Century) doing the opening presentation.

Top right: Bonnie in full presentation mode.

Right: Steve, Bonnie, and me.