We left the amazement of Independence Hall with some time to wander before our reservations at City Tavern. Here are some of the things we saw on our way.
George Washington, who chaired the Continental Congress that created the Constitution.
Abraham Lincoln stood here when he raised the flag on Independence Hall,
February 22nd, 1861.
Walking several blocks toward the Tavern, we passed and went into Ben Franklin's original
Post Office. We even mailed a letter there.
And then we reached the Tavern ~
~ "the most genteel tavern in America" according to John Adams.
The place where the Congressional representatives went to continue to discuss
business and finally to celebrate the signing of the Declaration. (Signed mostly August through November in spite of the wonderful picture of them all gathered at the table.)
As it was a treasonous document, it is no wonder John Hancock commented (in the movie at least), "If you look closely, gentlemen, mine is the only name on the damned thing."
Steps to the door.
Wonderful breads, brown bread that was Ben Franklin's favorite; sweet pumpkin
rolls that were Thomas Jefferson's favorite, and Sally Lunn (Lund) bread. Of course
we all ate one of each.
Corn Chowder, classic and delicious.
Meredith and I had corn chowder. David had the mallard duck sausage on
red cabbage. To drink, David had apple cider with rum; I had plain apple cider;
and Meredith had champagne.
Our lovely server Melana ~ in period costume as they all were.
Lobster Pie ~ whose picture I forgot to take until I/we were half way through.
Dessert options: creme brûlée', Martha Washington's chocolate sponge cake, pumpkin cheese cake,
pecan tart, raspberry torte, and apple crisp. Meredith and I shared the pecan tart.
We left very full and very happy and very in accord with John Adams.
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