Historical Michie Tavern, established in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, served as the social center of its community and accommodated travellers with food, drink, and lodging. Today, visitors encounter the Tavern’s past through the historical journey which retreats 18th century life.
The Tavern’s dinning room, the Ordinary, features hearty Midday Fare offered by servers in period attire. The rustic tavern setting renders a dinning experience rich in southern culture and hospitality for families to enjoy. The bill of Fare features period dishes such as Colonial Fried Chichen, hickory Smoked Pork Barbecue, Black eye peas, Stewed Tomotos, Biscuits, Cornbread and variety of hot and cold dishes. Virginia wines and traditional largers are available to complement your meal.
Guest may further savor the past through lively interactive tours of the original Tavern. History unfolds as each room reveals the lifestyles and customs of 18th century patrons. During your tour, you may dance a colonial reel, write with a quill pen or slake your thirst with a tankard punch.
Additionally our your visitors may partake in a treasure hunt, play period games and don 18th century style clothing.
After the tour of the Tavern and dependent outbuildings, guests are invited to visit the clothier shop, located in a circa 1822 structure, and the General Store, housed in the Meadow RunGrist Mill.
