Michael Gabriele presents his newest book, "Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations, Liberty and Revolution". Taverns became a critical part of colonial culture: as centers for political debate, local governance, and Revolutionary planning. They hosted community meetings and even served as temporary headquarters for George Washington. Gabriele’s talk explores how these historic establishments shaped the social and political fabric of their era.
Michael is a lifelong Garden State resident and a graduate of Montclair State University. He has worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and author for more than forty years. In addition to writing five books on New Jersey history, he serves on the board of trustees for the New Jersey Folk Festival at Rutgers University and is a member of the executive boards for the Allied Artists of America (New York), the Nutley Historical Society, and the Theater League of Clifton. He also serves on the advisory board of the Clifton Arts Center. You can learn more about him at mcgabrielenjbooks.com.
* This program was funded in part by the New Jersey State Library’s REV 250: Examining the Semiquincentennial through a Jersey Lens