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Celebrating a Historic Connection at the Wright Tavern
BY JENNIFER C. SCHÜNEMANN
The Wright Tavern Legacy Trust invited visitors and residents alike to a fun celebration of Concord history on the lawn of the tavern this past Patriots’ Day. Did you know that the Wright Tavern is where the Massachusetts Provincial Congress met in 1774 and took the decision to rebel against the crown? This decision paved the way for the events of April 19 that are celebrated each year in Concord, Lexington, and surrounding towns. That historic moment in our nation’s history is one of many reasons why the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust is working hard to restore and protect this important part of our collective cultural heritage.
It seemed fitting to invite Sam Adams Brewery to help put the ‘fun’ in ‘fundraising’ to support the restorations, by inviting participants to ‘drink a Sam Adams where Sam Adams drank a beer.’ After all, Sam Adams himself was known to have a pint on many an occasion at the Wright Tavern in Concord! Local fishmonger Sven Fish joined in the fun – offering oyster ‘shots’ and traditional chowder.
Proceeds benefited the ongoing restoration project. But best of all, the community experienced a wonderful place to gather and share stories – fulfilling the very purpose the Wright Tavern has held since it was built in 1747.
For more information, and to support the project, please visit WrightTavern.org.
This article was made possible with the support of the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust.
