Colonial re-enactment and spring open house set for April 22-23
The Gloucester Township Historic & Scenic Preservation Committee is holding it's Spring Open House at the Gabreil Daveis Tavern on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A special feature of the spring open house will be the Garden State Black Powder Association Colonial Period Re-enactors who will be camped out on the grounds. Their mission is to promote and celebrate America's colonial history from 1740 through 1840.
Activities, for all ages, include: tavern tours, an American Legion Honor Guard Flag folding ceremony with taps and a 21-gun salute on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
Artillery demonstrations at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m., campfire cooking, blacksmithing, historical weaving, and children's musket drills. Try shooting a flintlock rifle and primitive archery, throw tomahawks, and observe colonial crafters.
There will also be a community garden clean-up on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon -- all are welcome to help.
The tavern was built in 1756 by Gabreil Daveis on a plantation of 178 acres. It was built to accommodate travelers on Big Timber Creek. The Creek is tidal and travelers needed a place to wait and rest until the next tide. You can take a tour of the tavern and travel back in time to see how our ancestors lived.
Guests are welcome to come dressed in Colonial garb.
The Gabreil Daveis Tavern is located at 4th and Floodgate Road in Glendora, look for signs. Admission is free, come rain or shine. There will be a $1 fee for some activities.
More information visit www.facebook.com/glotwphistory or 856-228-4000, ext 3249.
This item submitted by Stephanie Roberts for Gloucester Township Historic & Scenic Preservation Committee