The Market Square Tavern in Williamsburg VA
Market Square Tavern, located at the southeastern corner of Market Square just east of the Magazine, is one of the 88 surviving original buildings in Colonial Williamsburg. Thomas Craig, started taking in lodgers until 1767, when he began to operate a licensed public house. The house and property were sold in 1771 to Gabriel Maupin, who advertised in the September 28, 1771 Virginia Gazette.
It was was home to Thomas Jefferson during his law studies with George Wythe. He rose early and studied next to
the window until the sun’s first rays outshone his chamber stick.
Today is operated by the Williamsburg Inn
The Market Square Tavern in Williamsburg VA
Market Square Tavern, located at the southeastern corner of Market Square just east of the Magazine, is one of the 88 surviving original buildings in Colonial Williamsburg. Thomas Craig, started taking in lodgers until 1767, when he began to operate a licensed public house. The house and property were sold in 1771 to Gabriel Maupin, who advertised in the September 28, 1771 Virginia Gazette.
It was was home to Thomas Jefferson during his law studies with George Wythe. He rose early and studied next to
the window until the sun’s first rays outshone his chamber stick.
Today is operated by the Williamsburg Inn