The Tavern Foundation (RHHT) would like to welcome you to our website, a visit to part of the historic town square in Heathsville. We are extremely proud of our accomplishments over the years; restoration of a 1795 Court House Tavern, operating Blacksmith Shop, Carriage House, Community Building and Pavilion – all supporting our guilds, restaurant, gift shop and community events and fund raisers.
Our mission is to maintain and operate RHHT to research, interpret and teach its history; and to continue its heritage as a living part of the community.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 18 -- Heathsville Farmers Market!
There ar
e always a lot of reasons to visit Heathsville, but Saturday, May 18th is one of the best days to “Make It a Heathsville Saturday.” The entire community is coming together to offer a variety of fun shopping and things to do in conjunction with the Heathsville Farmers Market.
Shop all your favorite vendors, including Franco Produce, Whitley's gourmet peanuts, local meat from Summer Duck Farm and Village Farms, homemade baked goods, plants and seedlings, and locally-made handcrafts. We'll also have a number of new vendors.
Enjoy the Spring Garden Show, sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Garden Club, inside the "Tavern Meeting Building."
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Extra! The Kilmarnock District & Pipe Band will give a lively bagpipe concert at 10:30 am at the market!
While you're here at the market, you'll also want to visit the Tavern's Forge, where members of the Tavern Blacksmith Guild will be at work. The Tavern's Woodworking Guild can be found in its colonial era workshop, located inside the Carriage House. The Tavern's collection of antique carriages is also on view there. The Quilt Guild can be found in their Studio, located on the first floor of the Tavern. The Spinners & Weavers Guild has their Studio on the second floor of the Tavern.
Also inside the Tavern is our Tavern Cafe´ and "Heritage Arts Center" Gift Shoppe. The shop has a huge variety of locally-made artisan wares, plus a number of "artisans-in-residence", ready to chat and show you what they do. Our Tavern Café offers a relaxing sit-down lunch. Don't miss the café's glazed donuts, hot out of the fryer! Or you can grab a bite at our food concession stand, located outside the "Tavern Meeting Building"; breakfast sandwiches available, too.
But elsewhere in the Heathsville community there are other big doings. You'll find interesting shops, attractions, eats and historical sites. Stop in at Ye Olde Book Shoppe. Browse the classy church thrift shop run by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Check out Kathy's Korner for unique treasures for the home. Take a tour of the old Northumberland jail. Pick up your Historic Heathsville Walking Map, and wander past homes and buildings from every century since the 1700's.
"Make It a Heathsville Saturday" takes place on the third Saturday of the month, April thru October. Each Farmers Market will have a different theme. Primis Bank is a major sponsor of the "Make It a Heathsville Saturday" community initiative.
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Grandparents Camp, Monday - Friday, July 8 - 12, 2024
NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS. You and your favorite young person will spend half day sessions with each guild. Every day you'll make a project and a memory!
$110 per adult/child couple. Ages 8 to 14.
Click Here to Sign Up for Grandparents Camp
For any questions, call the office at (804) 580-3377.
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Shop and Eat at the Tavern! Open Thurs. thru Sat. for Lunch!
Regular hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a delicious Lunch. The Tavern Culinary Guild serves up homemade soups, fresh-baked breads, hot open-faced sandwiches, quiche, salads, scones, and sweet treats. There's a different menu every week!
Check out our Facebook Page for this week's menu.
Visit Tavern Café in Heathsville, VA on Facebook.
And while you're here, don't forget to wander through our "Heritage Arts Center" Gift Shoppe, which is full of Unusual Hand-Crafted Gifts, all created by local artists and artisans.
All food in the Tavern Café is made on-site in the Tavern's commercial kitchen by the volunteers of the Tavern Culinary Group. Eat in, outside on the verandah, or take-out!
For take-out -- call 804-580-7900.
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Want to Be a Vendor at the 2024 Heathsville Farmers Market?
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Thank you for your support in 2023 at the Heathsville Farmers Market! Click HERE to download a registration form for our 2024 season.
Earth Day Celebration will take place at the first Farmers Market on Saturday, April 20th. Click here to download a registration form for this event. Call if you have any questions.
We have lots of great vendors, but could always use a few more!
Contact
Phone: 804-580-3377
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