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Step Back in Time: "The Inns and Taverns of Hebron" – A Historical Presentation at Grey Rocks
The Hebron Historical Soci- ety will host a free presentation titled “The Inns and Taverns of Hebron” on Thursday, August 22, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the new NLRA Grey Rocks Conservation Center on North Shore Road in Hebron, and is open to the public.
than just stops along the road. They were places where travel- ers and locals exchanged news and goods. They served as meet- ing places for public and private events and offered care for those who were sick or injured while away from home.
Hebron’s history includes
will share stories and details about these important places. The talk will offer insight into how taverns were more than just places to eat and drink—they were vital parts of the communi- ty’s social and economic life.
In addition to the presenta- tion, visitors will have the chance
to see the new Grey Rocks Con- servation Center, which is part of the Newfound Lake Region Association.
The event is free and open to anyone interested in local history or Hebron’s past. It is an excel- lent opportunity to learn more about the town’s early days and
how inns and taverns helped shape the community.
For more information, contact the Hebron Historical Society or visit the NLRA website.
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about Hebron’s past and connect with your commu- nity on August 22!
Inns and taverns played an important role in New England communities in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Along with homes and meeting houses, they were key places for people to gather. Taverns provided shelter, food, and rest for travelers and their animals. They also offered warmth and light after dark and a safe place to keep horses and livestock.
Inns and taverns were more
many inns and taverns. At one time, the town had a tavern for about every 49 residents. How- ever, there were also times when Hebron was a “dry” town, with no legal sale of alcohol. This presentation will look at the daily role that these inns and taverns played in the life of the commu- nity and how they changed over time.
Ron Collins, a historian with the Hebron Historical Society,
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