Michie Tavern (Pron: ), located in
Albemarle County
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,
Virginia
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, is a
Virginia Historic Landmark
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that was established in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, though in
Earlysville. The Tavern served as the social center of its community and provided travelers with food, drink and lodging. It remained in operation, in the Michie family, until 1910, when it came to be owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1927, the Tavern was purchased by Josephine Henderson, who had it moved seventeen miles from
Earlysville to its present location, close to
Monticello
Monticello ( ) was the primary plantation of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Located just outside Charlottesville, V ...
.
History
In 1746, Major John Henry sold land in northern Albemarle County to John Michie. His son, William Michie, inherited the property from his father and built a house. Many people came to his house looking for food and a place to sleep, so William obtained a license to operate an ordinary in 1784 and operated a tavern, inn, and restaurant.
The property reverted to state ownership in 1910 when Sally Michie was unable to care for the business. She was the last Michie family member to own the property. Josephine Henderson bought the tavern in 1927, and had it dismantled and moved near
Monticello
Monticello ( ) was the primary plantation of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Located just outside Charlottesville, V ...
. Part of her interest in the tavern was to have a place to display her large collection of antiques. It was used as an architectural office by Milton Gregg beginning in 1932.
Overview
Michie Tavern is now a collection of historic buildings that includes a museum and restaurant. It has the largest grouping of reassembled buildings in Albemarle County.
Now located near
Monticello
Monticello ( ) was the primary plantation of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Located just outside Charlottesville, V ...
, it has retained the atmosphere of an 18th-century inn, pub, and a set of stores: The General Store, Tavern Shop, The Artisan Shop, and The Metal Smith Shop.
Gallery
Image:Mitchietavern.jpg, Mitchie Tavern
Image:100 1078.jpg, Mitchie Tavern
File:1784 Pub, Michie Tavern.jpg, 1784 Pub
File:Michie Tavern General Store Candy.jpg, General Store
File:Michie Tavern by Frances Benjamin Johnston 1933.jpg, Mitchie Tavern
See also
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Buck Mountain
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Monticello
Monticello ( ) was the primary plantation of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Located just outside Charlottesville, V ...
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Ash Lawn-Highland
Highland, formerly Ash Lawn–Highland, located near Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, and adjacent to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, was the estate of James Monroe, a Founding Father and fifth president of the United States. Purchased ...
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University of Virginia
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a Public university#United States, public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, the university is ranked among the top academic institutions in the United S ...
References
External links
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Michie Tavern, 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway (moved from Buck Mountain Road), Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VAat the
Historic American Buildings Survey
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(HABS)
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Taverns in Virginia
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Houses in Albemarle County, Virginia
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Drinking establishments on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
Historic American Buildings Survey in Virginia
Virginia Historic Landmarks
Museums in Albemarle County, Virginia
National Register of Historic Places in Albemarle County, Virginia