Tavern Talks Spark Friendly Discussions

Calling all history-curious brewery enthusiasts to join RevolutionNJ in the age-old tradition of debating revolutionary ideas in bars with friends. In this interactive event, hosted by Invertase Brewing Company on September 7, attendees will get the chance to talk with reenactors and explore the ideals and motivations behind the American Revolution, drawing their own conclusions about the past.

Attendees are invited to imagine that you are in a colonial tavern. Neighbors, family, and friends with conflicting ideologies are all around you. In a defining moment for the American colonies, you must decide which side to take. You might find that the past is closer than you think!

Note: this is not a lecture! Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with reenactors about problems that we still face in our communities today, and use their civic voices as part of an interactive, immersive experience. Using accounts from the past, reenactors will immerse participants in back and forth discussion to help inform their decision.

So, what happens when a loyalist, a patriot, and a pacifist walk into a bar? Join RevolutionNJ at Invertase Brewing Company on September 7th from 1-3pm to find out!

The event is presented as part of Warren County’s Bicentennial in 2025. RevolutionNJ, a partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, and nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, coordinates plans for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in New Jersey.

Before you arrive, take a look at the booklet to prepare for the event: www.revnj.org/s/TavernTalksWhoseSideBooklet.pdf 

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at Tavern Talks. The $5 entry fee does not include the purchase of alcohol.

For more information about RevolutionNJ visit revnj.org or follow @revolutionNJ.