New York and Dutchess County on the Brink of Revolution

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We all know the story of the final months of royal government in Massachusetts before the “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” was fired at Lexington on April 19, 1775. But what was that final period of undisputed British supremacy like in New York and specifically in Dutchess County? How did residents feel as the Imperial Crisis of the 1760s and early 1770s reached its explosive conclusion? Join Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum to find out the answers to these and other questions above local life on the brink of Revolution.

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The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail brings history and local cuisine together, while introducing the community to iconic locales. The Tavern Trail is a collaborative endeavor between the Dutchess County Department of History, local historical societies, and signature food and beverage industry partners to create an innovative program that highlights the county’s rich history. Each installment of the program is held at a different historic location and includes a brief presentation on an engaging episode of the local past.

County Historian William P. Tatum III said, “The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail highlights many of our iconic buildings and the history contained in our epic landscape. These programs are a fun way to explore the links between history, cuisine and local culture that make our area such a vibrant place.”