Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Raleigh Tavern

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

1. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

Inscription. During Public Times Virginia leaders often met at the Raleigh, Williamsburg's most popular inn. Here in 1769 a group of burgesses adopted the proposal of George Mason for a boycott of British goods. Five years later Burgesses again met in the Apollo Room to issue the call for the first Continental Congress. This reconstructed building is appointed with English and American furnishings in accordance with inventories of early innkeepers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 37° 16.297′ N, 76° 41.735′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is on East Duke of Glouscester Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Carter’s Store (a few steps from this marker); The Golden Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Arms Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Arms Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Craig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Purdie House (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Hunter Shop

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

2. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

3. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

4. The Raleigh Tavern Marker

A bust above the main doorway of The Raleigh Tavern. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, July 8, 2012

5. A bust above the main doorway of The Raleigh Tavern.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.