Raise a Glass in Haddonfield

Submitted by the Friends of the Indian King Tavern:

It will be a rare and special fundraiser in Haddonfield when the Friends of the host a craft beer tasting event on May 5th.  The tavern, located in historic Haddonfield, has not served alcohol in 139 years.

In the making for many months, “A Tankard at the Tavern” is sponsored by the Friends of the Indian King Tavern in the hopes to raise money to renovate the landmark building in downtown Haddonfield. Recently the tavern received a grant from the state and must raise matching funds to plan renovations.

A special permit to serve beer in the tavern was attained from the state by the board members of the Friends of the Indian King since Haddonfield is a dry town. Special Colonial-style beer will be poured and food will be dished up, while music and re-enactors set the authentic theme.

The event will be held in the picturesque backyard of the tavern under tents, so it’s an all-weather event. Thanks to Yards Brewery for the beer, the British Chip Shop in Haddonfield for the food, and the Pour House for “$1 per shuck” oysters.

Tickets are $40 per person, and those attending must be 21 years or older to attend. Admission includes a tasting mug, period beers and food. There are three seatings: noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

Tickets will be available at the Haddonfield Information Center in Kings Court from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at the law office of Joe Murphy, 30 Tanner Street, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 856-429-9154.

The Indian King Tavern Museum is located at 233 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. For more information call the museum 856-429-6792 or visit their website www.indiankingfriends.org.  Admission is free to the museum, but not to the fundraiser.

Visiting the Indian King Tavern is like stepping back in time to the Revolutionary Era, with its period rooms and historical details. The Indian King Tavern is the location where the New Jersey Rebel Assembly met in 1777 as we fought a war against the British who were occupying the state. The tavern is now a museum and important part of our state’s history. The Indian King Tavern is a state-owned historic site operated with the assistance of the Friends of the Indian King Tavern.