Michie Tavern

Satuyday we visited "Michie Tavern" near Charolttesville, VA. Established in 1784 as a social center of the community and to accommodate travelers with food, drink, and lodging.

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The tavern today recreates 18th century life. We just had to try on the hats.

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The tavern offers a "Hearty Midday Fare" of chicken,or pulled pork.

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This was followed with peach Cobbler. We also toured the inn. The rooms were very crudely furnished.

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The beds are strung with rope and a straw mattress. note the chamber pot.

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The owners suite is better equipped.

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The privy.

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The spring house.

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The smoke house.

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The water wheel at the grist mill.

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The food was good, the tour was enlighting.