Exhibit – Women in Business: We Were Always Here

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, which includes a 1785 and a 1792 tavern building, was named after John Gadsby, a male tavernkeeper during the early years of our nation’s founding. But while he was operating the 1792 tavern, Hannah Griffith was operating the 1785 tavern. Female tavern keepers were common. Visit this new exhibit to learn more. Opens March 26.
Title:Exhibit – Women in Business: We Were Always Here
Date & Time:Thursday, March 26, 2026 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location:Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. (Map This)
Event Details:New Exhibition – Women in Business: We Were Always Here

Opens Thursday, March 26

Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, which includes a 1785 and a 1792 tavern building, was named after John Gadsby, a male tavernkeeper during the early years of our nation’s founding. But while he was operating the 1792 tavern, Hannah Griffith was operating the 1785 tavern. Female tavern keepers were common, and Griffith’s story reminds us that the idea of female entrepreneurs isn’t a new one. Her story also highlights how the American Revolution continued to shape lives in personal and sometimes surprising ways even years later.

Visitors will be able to see primary sources up close to explore how women appear (and don’t) in the historical record in the 18th century. In addition to Hannah’s story, visitors will learn about the female business owners on the block around City Hall today highlighting how women continue to be an important part of Alexandria’s business community.

The exhibit is scheduled to close on March 30, 2027.
Fees:Included with cost of admission. Adults: $5, Children (ages 5 -12): $3, Children four and under are free with a paying adult. Admission is free for City of Alexandria residents.
Tags:Gadsby's Tavern, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Women, Women History


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