Marlborough is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a tribute at the old Williams Tavern, according to a community announcement.
Williams Tavern was founded in 1665 near the eastern shore of what is today known as Williams Lake, according to the Marlborough Historical Society website. It is historically significant because it hosted George Washington on July 2, 1775, before he took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge.
The tavern building was demolished in 1947, according to the Historical Society’s website.
The local celebration will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Marlborough Country Club, 200 Concord Road, according to the announcement.
Colonial-era food and entertainment
The event will feature colonial-era dishes including oysters, duck confit, pumpkin soup, johnny cakes, roast beef, ham, fish and turkey. Desserts will include Marlborough pie, Indian pudding, jams with sweet bread and ice cream made according to Thomas Jefferson’s recipe.
Marlborough celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Colonial games and other entertainment will also be offered, according to the announcement.
The 250th Marlborough Revolution Committee has been active in organizing events including the unveiling of the Williams Tavern Historic Landmark, participating in the Labor Day Parade, and planning to participate in the Veterans Day Parade.
Tickets for the Nov. 16 Williams Tavern event are $75 per person and are available at the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, Rowe Law Offices or by contacting the Marlborough Historical Society through its website, historicmarlborough.org.
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This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Marlborough Revolution’s 250th band holds historic celebration on November 18.
