The Tab Still Isn't Paid!

Join us next summer in our celebration of America's 250th birthday. Step back in time and experience life in Smithtown during the American Revolution.

Built before the Revolutionary war, this structure originally stood just west of the juncture of Middle Country Road and North Country Road. This site was a popular stop on the Brooklyn to Sag Harbor stagecoach route during the 1770s, and during the Revolutionary War, the house often played host to British soldiers. The house was moved twice before (in 1911 and 1921) and found its current destination in 1972, one half mile from its original location. While the oldest parts of this structure date to the 17th century, the main portion was built in around 1740. The Tavern was also altered during the 19th and 20th centuries, but has maintained its colonial integrity.

Epenetus Smith's ledger will be on exhibit. With entries dating from 1776 to 1783, Smith's ledger documents all of the goods and items British soldiers took from him during their time at the Tavern.