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SUMMARY:Parker Tavern Opens for Tours Black Friday
DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER 28 (AKA\, BLACK FRIDAY) 12pm-3pm\n\nReading\, MA — Are you looking for something different to do on Black Friday\, something without malls\, crowds\, online shopping\, or any expenditure? Do you want to impress your Thanksgiving guests with a unique\, nearby activity? \nThen hop over to Reading’s own Parker Tavern (103 Washington Street) any time between noon and 3:00 p.m. on November 28 to enjoy a special tour. \nAdults will appreciate the Tavern’s interesting displays of daily life in a bygone era. Kids will wonder how children 300 years ago could have managed without cell phones\, video games\, cars\, or bicycles. And how many items may be a mystery to both age groups? Come and test your knowledge. Not sure what something is? Questions are always welcome! Colonial lawn games will be available for the kids (weather permitting). \nThis is the perfect solution for what to do the day after Thanksgiving\, and a great chance for folks to travel back to a time not that distant from the first Thanksgiving. \nThis 1694 building is one of Reading’s oldest landmarks and is owned and maintained by the Reading Antiquarian Society. \nWe invite you to drop by Parker Tavern on Friday\, November 28\, from noon to 3:00 p.m. to take a peek into the past.
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LOCATION:Parker Tavern\, 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Everyday Meals in Massachusetts New England Foodways During the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 14 | 2–5 PM\nParker Tavern | Reading\, Massachusetts\n103 Washington Street | MBTA Reading Station \nReading\, MA — Step back to the eve of the American Revolution and discover the foods that sustained Massachusetts households\, soldiers\, and farmers. \nJoin 18th-century cook Michael Duncan Smith for an engaging afternoon at the Parker Tavern. \n\nThe presentation draws on probate records\, newspapers\, early cookbooks\, and personal journals to offer a unique window into the town’s past. Ingredients\, kitchen tools\, and cooking techniques will also be on display. Stop by and say good-day! \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nLearn more at www.parkertavern.org or www.18thcenturycook.com \nAbout the Speaker\nMichael Duncan Smith is an artist\, educator\, and culinary historian based in Greater Boston. He is the creator of 18th Century Cook\, a digital project with more than 650\,000 followers that brings early American recipes and culinary traditions to life. His research focuses on New England foodways in the 18th century and during the American Revolution\, drawing from primary sources to illuminate the everyday meals of early America. \nSupport for this program is provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency\, through its 2025 Creative Individual Grant Program.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/everyday-meals-in-massachusetts-new-england-foodways-during-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Parker Tavern\, 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Day at Parker Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Explore historic exhibits\, gardens\, and local lore every Sunday through October\n\nReading\, MA — Beginning on Sunday\, May 4\, Parker Tavern will open for the season. Every Sunday from May to October\, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm\, the Tavern will welcome you. Come for a tour\, explore the gardens and grounds\, or visit the current exhibit. \nOn May 4\, we will unveil a special exhibit featuring Reading farm-related items\, including early advertisements\, Reading-specific glass milk bottles\, and farm equipment. \n\nAlthough it is hard to imagine today’s suburban Reading as a farming and agricultural community\, like most towns before 1900\, it was. What did our farmers raise? It could have been dairy cows\, poultry\, vegetables\, or landscaping plants in nurseries. Back in the 1950s\, you could purchase Reading-grown vegetables at the Hopkins Farm stand (also known as Hoppy’s) at the corner of Main and Hopkins Street (now a gas station); the only produce they sold but didn’t raise was apples. The entire staff was comprised of local lads — high school and college boys who planted\, weeded\, harvested\, and tended the vegetable stand. Additionally\, many people still had milk delivered to their homes in glass bottles (recycling was done way ahead of its time!). In addition\, a few still owned horses\, including two families on Forest Street near Grove. \nCurious if your house stands on former farmland? Come look at some old maps of Reading and compare it to a list of farms. Or tell us your memories of farms here in Reading. Have you been told stories of what was on your property before your house was built? \nAs you enjoy the exhibit\, be sure to also notice the Tavern’s gardens; many of its flowers and herbs were planted explicitly for cooking or medicinal purposes. And\, as we learned at last November’s members’ meeting\, the vegetable garden was vital to the family’s wellbeing. While some of this year’s crops were recently planted (beets\, carrots\, potatoes\, peas)\, you can hear about some favored crops\, like corn\, squash\, and beans\, that will be planted soon. \nIf you haven’t read the series of articles on the Reading Post written by the RAS about Reading’s involvement in the events of the Revolutionary War\, check them out. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open over the next few years for the 250th celebrations in Massachusetts and elsewhere. \nIn addition to the Tavern’s Sunday season start\, why not take in the following events that the Reading Antiquarian Society will be part of: \n\nMay 4 Parker Tavern reopens from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.\nMay 17 Reading Garden Club Plant Sale on the Common\nJune 14 Friends and Family Day at Birch Meadow\nJune 21 The Marquis de Lafayette returns to Reading!\nJune 28 PorchFest at the Tavern and several other locations; bring folding chairs or blankets to enjoy the tunes in comfort\n\nWe hope to see you at the Tavern.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/opening-day-at-parker-tavern/
LOCATION:Parker Tavern\, 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Parker Tavern Opens for Tours November 29 (Black Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a different way to spend Black Friday\, something without malls\, crowds\, online shopping\, or any expenditure? Do you want to impress your Thanksgiving guests with a cool\, enlightening—and nearby—activity? \n Then hop over to Reading’s own Parker Tavern (103 Washington Street) any time between noon and 3:00 p.m. on November 29 to enjoy a special tour. Adults will appreciate the Tavern’s interesting displays of daily life in a bygone era. Kids will wonder how children 300 years ago could have managed without cell phones\, video games\, cars\, or bicycles. And how many items may be a mystery to both age groups? Come and test your knowledge. Not sure what something is? Questions are always welcome! \nThis is the perfect solution for what to do the day after Thanksgiving and a great chance for folks to travel back to a time not that distant from the first Thanksgiving. \nThis 1694 building is one of Reading’s oldest landmarks. The Reading Antiquarian Society owns and maintains it. \nWe invite you to drop by Parker Tavern on Friday\, November 29 from noon to 3:00 p.m. to take a peek into the past.
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/parker-tavern-opens-for-tours-november-29-black-friday/
LOCATION:Parker Tavern\, 103 Washington Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading’s Parker Tavern Museum Opening for Tours for 94th Season
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