Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Recorded from our March 2026 First Saturday Program at the Delaware Public Archives. You can see our upcoming events in the link below:
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During the Colonial Era Taverns, often called Public Houses of Entertainment, were multipurpose structures meant to serve the community. In Dover, Delaware, there were two taverns on opposing sides of the Green and during different stretches of time, both were run by women. Come learn about the Bell Family and the Battell family and how their women shaped both Dover and American history.

Presented by Jane Pilato.

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