Rising Sun Tavern Museum
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The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.
attractions: Chatham Manor, John Lee Pratt Park, Kenmore Park, Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House, Fredericksburg, VA Farmers Market, Fredericksburg Dog Park, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Kenmore, Mary Washington House, Possum-bilities, restaurants: Benny Vitali's, Mason-Dixon Cafe (Fredericksburg), Fahrenheit 132, Capital Ale House, Brock's Riverside Grill, Castiglia's Italian Restaurant, Foode, Orofino, Sedona Taphouse, Agora Downtown Coffee Shop & Roastery
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The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.
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Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary history as a period-costumed tour guide paints verbal pictures of this building's past lives as home to George Washington's Brother and decades as a local tavern and public house. Follow the GPS and park on one of the nearby streets. We found a spot quickly even though there was a festival happening a few blocks away.
TG Fitch (VA Renaissance Man)TG Fitch (VA Renaissance Man)
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Attended a whiskey tasting event...museum staff in colonial era clothing...discussed the history of whiskey in the colonies then the country. Placed the significance of whiskey in historical context. Good event. Original home built in 1760 by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, after whom Charlestown, WV was named.
Peter WalshPeter Walsh
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A wonderful tour! Our guide brought history to life as she explained what the accommodations, food, and local customs were like in a colonial tavern. Of particular interest was the origin of various sayings like "double fisted drinker". Not to be missed!
Suzanne MiladinSuzanne Miladin
10
Nearby Attractions Of Rising Sun Tavern Museum
Chatham Manor
John Lee Pratt Park
Kenmore Park
Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House
Fredericksburg, VA Farmers Market
Fredericksburg Dog Park
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Kenmore
Mary Washington House
Possum-bilities
Chatham Manor
4.8
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John Lee Pratt Park
4.6
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Kenmore Park
4.6
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Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House
4.9
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Nearby Restaurants Of Rising Sun Tavern Museum
Benny Vitali's
Mason-Dixon Cafe (Fredericksburg)
Fahrenheit 132
Capital Ale House
Brock's Riverside Grill
Castiglia's Italian Restaurant
Foode
Orofino
Sedona Taphouse
Agora Downtown Coffee Shop & Roastery
Benny Vitali's
4.7
(1.5K)$
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Mason-Dixon Cafe (Fredericksburg)
4.5
(1.3K)$$
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Fahrenheit 132
4.7
(1K)$$$
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Capital Ale House
4.2
(978)$$
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Phone
(540) 371-1494
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Website
washingtonheritagemuseums.org
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