We visited a historic house in Englishtown Boro that was originally built in 1726 as a tailor shop. Then by mid 1700's it was converted as a tavern. It used to have a reputation of serving one of the best fare in the area. It was a popular carriage stop that it became a major rest area when travelling from New York to Philadelphia.
A major historic event happened here where records show that General George Washington drafted the court martial papers for General Charles Lee in the Village Inn during the Battle of Monmouth.
The town of Englishtown Boro was used to be a rural farming area owned by 6 English families. The tavern also served as a social center of activity and a municipal area.
We first went in the house in the middle of the hottest time of the day. The house maintains good insulation since it was nice and cool inside. It has no air-conditioning but it has fire places.
The Village Inn is open by appointment only or on designated festivals. Photography is only allowed at the lower level.
For the Englishtown website, click here.
A major historic event happened here where records show that General George Washington drafted the court martial papers for General Charles Lee in the Village Inn during the Battle of Monmouth.
Taken in the back area. The second floor was added early 1800's.
Storage area.
The "Out" (toilet) and Carriage House.
The town of Englishtown Boro was used to be a rural farming area owned by 6 English families. The tavern also served as a social center of activity and a municipal area.
We first went in the house in the middle of the hottest time of the day. The house maintains good insulation since it was nice and cool inside. It has no air-conditioning but it has fire places.
The Village Inn is open by appointment only or on designated festivals. Photography is only allowed at the lower level.
For the Englishtown website, click here.
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