Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
Join Darley Newman in Warwick, New York, for a visit to Baird's Tavern, one of the oldest taverns in the Hudson Valley. Built in 1766 by Francis Baird, the tavern was located along King's Highway, a major thoroughfare during the American Revolution.
Darley meets Christopher Sloan to learn about the history of this community gathering place, where travelers once stopped for drinks, shopping, and news of the day. Among the tavern's famous visitors were George Washington and Martha Washington, who both visited Baird's Tavern.
Today, Baird's Tavern continues its tradition as a community space, hosting tavern nights, trivia nights, concerts, and Broadway Baird's nights featuring Broadway stars. Visitors can also purchase their own mug and hear stories about the tavern's past—including tales of ghostly figures said to dance by the windows.
Raise a pint and explore centuries of Hudson Valley history at Baird's Tavern in Warwick, New York.
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Join Darley Newman in Warwick, New York, for a visit to Baird's Tavern, one of the oldest taverns in the Hudson Valley. Built in 1766 by Francis Baird, the tavern was located along King's Highway, a major thoroughfare during the American Revolution.
Darley meets Christopher Sloan to learn about the history of this community gathering place, where travelers once stopped for drinks, shopping, and news of the day. Among the tavern's famous visitors were George Washington and Martha Washington, who both visited Baird's Tavern.
Today, Baird's Tavern continues its tradition as a community space, hosting tavern nights, trivia nights, concerts, and Broadway Baird's nights featuring Broadway stars. Visitors can also purchase their own mug and hear stories about the tavern's past—including tales of ghostly figures said to dance by the windows.
Raise a pint and explore centuries of Hudson Valley history at Baird's Tavern in Warwick, New York.
📚 Order Darley's Book, Revolutionary Road Trip:
amazon.com/Revolutionary-Road-Trip-Americas-Founding/dp/B0GKPQVNFG
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darley-newman.com/tv-show/pbs-tv-preview
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