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HAMPTON -
The town of Hampton, originally part of Massachusetts, dates
its founding to October 14, 1638. While there are big plans to celebrate the
town’s 375th birthday later in 2013, the Hampton Historical Society is kicking
off the start of this milestone year with the Old Hampton Tavernwalk, a
light-hearted celebration of the town during the 17th and 18th centuries. The
event is also the official book launch of “A Meet and Suitable Person:
Tavernkeeping in Old Hampton, New Hampshire, 1638-1783,” by local history
writer Cheryl Lassiter, and takes place in downtown Hampton on Saturday,
October 13 from 2-5 p.m.
Participating in the event are three of the area’s most
popular eating and drinking establishments, The Old Salt, 401 Tavern, and the
Galley Hatch. At each location costumed history presenters will entertain and
enlighten walkers with little-known but fascinating facts about Hampton's
provincial and colonial tavernkeepers. Each location will serve a unique
sampling menu of traditional colonial fare prepared by professional chefs and
spirit purveyors, and will feature one segment of “Do You Think You're a Meet
and Suitable Person?” This is a fun card-based game, created especially for the
event, in which everyone is eligible to win some great prizes. For the walk
between locations, the Historical Society will be posting information to
further the “Old Hampton” experience. If you thought the Puritans were prudish,
stuffy, and boring, this event is sure to change your mind!
This is a 21 and over event. Tickets are $15 per person and
are available at all Tavernwalk locations. You may also buy tickets at the Tuck
Museum, 40 Park Avenue, during regular hours, Wed-Fri-Sun 1-4 p.m. Start at any
of the three taverns, no later than 3:30 pm, to allow you and your party
adequate time to enjoy the unique programs at each stop. For the day of the
event only, ticketholders who dine at any of the three participating locations
will receive ten percent off their bill. This offer cannot be combined with
other discounts. Alcohol not included. For information, contact Cheryl
Lassiter, 603-929-3682 or hamptonwriter@gmail.com.
