Toast 250! Tavern Nights

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of these United States with friends and neighbors at Toast 250! Tavern Nights. Be transported to tavern life during the Revolution with historic guests, tavern games, music, libations and more!

Taverns were at the heart of social and political life in the 18th century—serving as community hubs where locals and travelers gathered to enjoy refreshments, exchange news, and share revolutionary ideas. In that same spirit, and in support of Revolutionary Westchester 250’s mission to build awareness and appreciation of Westchester County’s Revolutionary War–era history, we are excited to launch Toast 250! Tavern Nights throughout Westchester County in 2026.

Imagine entering your favorite tavern and being greeted by a fiddler or fifer dressed in their finest period attire. You sidle up to the bar to share a traditional brew with Colonel John Glover, offering a few rousing toasts to General George Washington. Then you test your skills at classic tavern games—cards, dancing limberjacks, or shut the box—while sharing a savory meat pie (and perhaps a whispered conspiracy) with Mrs. Benedict Arnold and Major John André…if they dare to show up!

Next, put your Revolutionary War knowledge to the test by challenging friends and fellow tavern teams in a customized Westchester Edition Revolutionary War Trivia game. Win bragging rights—and prizes we promise aren’t worth a Continental dollar.

All the while, foot-stomping traditional tavern tunes fill the room.

Feel free to dress the part—a drawstring skirt and mob cap, a tricorn hat and hunting shirt—or any outfit that puts you in the spirit of revolutionary fun! And because history is for everyone, a Tavern Night can also be planned as a Tavern Day, with authentic activities for all ages.Let’s gather to learn, laugh, celebrate—and raise a toast to commemorate the 250th!

Attend a Toast 250! Tavern Night or consider hosting one!

Upcoming Toast 250! Tavern Nights

Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hosted by RW250, this lively Revolutionary-era experience celebrates the semiquincentennial (1776-2026) in an authentic 18th century tavern. Enjoy tavern music and song with The Liberty Three. Meet Ben Franklin, George Washington and other living history guests. Try classic tavern games like Skittles and Shut the Box. Dance to the fiddle and fife! See Continental soldiers demonstrate their skills and drills in the field outside. End the night with the Westchester-themed, Revolutionary War trivia game. Bring your team or play alone.

Entry is free and kids are welcome. Colonial cocktails, brews, and tavern fare available for purchase. Come in period dress! Immerse yourself in another era and Toast 250!

Peter Pratt’s Inn
673 Croton Heights Road
Yorktown Heights, NY
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Friday, May 8, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Mickey Spillane’s
431 White Plains Rd.
Eastchester, NY 10709
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Event details to come!