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Rising Sun Tavern is a popular historical building that attracts many local and tourists for its intriguing history. Built in 1760, it was a former residence to Charles Washington, younger brother of George Washington. The house was later converted into a tavern serving food and drinks but was discontinued. Today it remains a sight of the past with artifacts, antiques and motifs all archiving...
George Washington’s youngest brother, Charles, built this landmark in 1760 as his private residence. The building became a tavern in 1792.
Today, the “tavern wenches” and male “indentured servants” entertain visitors as though they have just stepped off their coaches into colonial times.
In 1760 George Washington's brother Charles built as his home what later became the Rising Sun Tavern, a watering hole for such patriots as the Lee brothers (the only siblings to sign the Declaration of Independence); Patrick Henry, the five-term governor of Virginia who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"; and future presidents Washington and Jefferson. Two male indentured servants and a...
The Rising Sun was originally a residence, built in 1760 by Charles Washington, George's youngest brother, but beginning in the early 1790s it served as a tavern for some 30 years. You'll be thoroughly entertained during the 30-minute tours, perhaps led by a tavern wench -- an indentured servant sentenced to 7 years for stealing a loaf of bread in England. The Rising Sun Tavern was a proper...
A cool tour of a historic Tavern and inn in Downtown Fredericksburg. The tour is presented by a 'Translator', a person in period dress describing the experiences people would have at the tavern,...
We visited with several other people including a 9-year-old. The tour is every bit as good as any tour in Williamsburg VA. Guide very thorough and full of interesting info. We had not visited for maybe 10 years or so, and the tavern is still a ''must-see'' if you are in town. We got the Timeless Pass at the Visitor...
This tour is perfect for older children, teens and adults. You will learn about drinking and lodging customs of Colonial times at "the" local pub of its day frequented by many important Colonial leaders. The costumed guides are lively, and will tell you about famous sayings today - like "Bottoms Up" - that are based on tavern customs of long...
Definitely worth a visit to hear about how an old tavern worked in those days and to learn where some of the old sayings come from like 'bottoms up', 'drinks like a fish' etc. Our guide was very knowledgable and entertaining and she was only 15 years old. Best recommendation I can give is to visit the visitors centre and...
Great guides in costume and character give you a real feeling of the history of this place. We came away with a much better understanding of this time in history and how people lived and traveled in these times.
Rising Sun Tavern can be found at Caroline St 1304. The following is offered: Tourist Attractions. The entry is present with us since Sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Fredericksburg there are 10 other Tourist Attractions. An overview can be found here.
Rising Sun Tavern is located at 1304 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA. This business specializes in Bars, Pubs, & Clubs.
George Washington’s youngest brother, Charles, built this landmark in 1760 as his private residence. The building became a tavern in 1792.
The Rising Sun Tavern was originally built in the mid-1700s and became a bustling tavern in the late 1700s. Its original owner was Charles Washington, George Washington's brother. These days, the building serves as an interpretation of what a colonial tavern looked like back in the 18th century. Visitors can mingle with "tavern wenches" to a backdrop of colonial antiques, all while learning...
Built by Charles Washington as his home, this building was later operated as a tavern. Much of the woodwork in the tavern is original, and the rooms are filled with period furnishings. The Tap Room features a reconstructed bar cage and a fine collection of 18th and 19th century English and American pewter. "Tavern wenches" entertain visitors as though they have just stepped off a stagecoach in...
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