Members Only! Historic French’s Tavern Bus Trip

Pricing:

Members Trip Fee: $115

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Deadline for registration: Friday, September 12, 2025

Your Tour Cost Includes but is not limited to:

• Round Trip Transportation from Williamsburg to Powhatan aboard a private charter bus

• Box Lunch from McAlister’s Deli in a historic setting

• All destination Tickets and Fees

• Guided house tour, self guided garden tour, Thomas Jefferson Interpreter, and Culinary Historian

• All Taxes and Gratuities included

Arrival/Departure:

• 7:30 am Arrive at Target Monticello Marketplace, 4630 Monticello Avenue

  Williamsburg, VA

• 8:00 am Depart Williamsburg

• 5:00 pm Estimated Arrival Back to Williamsburg

To Pay:

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Please mail your check for the total amount in your party and a copy of your registration form. Checks should be made payable to Tidewater Virginia Historical Society and mailed to P.O. Box 427 Williamsburg, VA 23187. *Reservation is transferable to another member, but no refunds will be given

About French’s Tavern:

Originally known as Swan’s Creek Plantation, the home has served over the centuries as an inn, tavern, and general store for travelers making their way from Richmond to the Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. Under Thomas Jefferson’s ownership, its name changed to Indian Camp for Indian Camp Creek nearby. Jefferson sold it to settle his father-in-law’s debts. The house features period furnishings, its original Chinese lattice stair railing, and a rare movable partition wall ("swingwall"). An archaeological dig was conducted onsite for five consecutive summers by the University of Tennessee, uncovering layers of history and helping guide the authentic restoration of the property, including the recent reconstruction of its outdoor kitchen near its original location.

Renamed French’s Tavern after Hugh French purchased and operated the establishment beginning in 1807, the home today stands as a vivid testament to early American life and architecture.

Tour Highlights:

• Our visit will feature special appearances by historical interpreter young Thomas Jefferson, as well as Rebecca Suerdieck, historian and educator, who will demonstrate 18th-century cooking techniques and share historic recipes in the newly reconstructed outdoor kitchen, faithfully rebuilt near its original foundation.

• We’ll enjoy a savory boxed lunch from McAlister’s Deli.

Lunch options (your box will include chips, pickle spear and cookie):

• 12” Black Angus Roast Beef & Cheddar

Black Angus Roast Beef, Cheddar Cheese, sliced tomato, spring mix, packet of mayo and spicy mustard served on a baguette.

• 12” Black Forest Ham & Swiss Sandwich

Ham, Swiss Cheese, sliced tomato, spring mix, packet of mayo and spicy mustard, served on a baguette.

• 12” Roasted Turkey & Provolone Sandwich

Smoked Turkey, Provolone Cheese, sliced tomato, spring mix, packet of mayo and spicy mustard, served on a baguette.

• Harvest Chicken Salad Sandwich

Chicken salad with cranberries and pecans, spring mix, tomato on croissant.

*Does not contain onion powder

• The Veggie Box

Spinach, tomato, cucumber, red onions, house-roasted multicolored peppers, avocado, herb mayo, salt and pepper on 9-grain ciabatta roll.

• Garden Fresh Turkey Sandwich

Smoked turkey, avocado, spinach, tomato, Swiss Cheese, salt, pepper, olive oil & balsamic vinaigrette on 9-grain ciabatta roll.

Please indicate on the registration form if you need to substitute Gluten Free Bread

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Virginia history brought to life at one of its most fascinating private homes!