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.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 15th -- Farmers Market, Wine Tasting Festival, and Earth Day Celebration!

"Make It a Heathsville Saturday"!

Yes, it's our season-opening Heathsville Farmers Market on Saturday, April 15th but there's lots more than just fresh produce! 

You'll want to shop all your favorite vendors, selling local meat, honey, flowers and nursery plants, baked goods, and locally-made handcrafts. We'll also have many new vendors.

In addition, there will be a whole section devoted to Earth Day and our Wine Fest.

Earth Day Celebration: Sponsored by NAPS (Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship), this section of the market will include special exhibits, vendors and activities -- all with an environmental theme.

Tavern Wine Tasting Festival: But by 11 a.m., it's time to start savoring the flavor of local Virginia wines. A number of local wineries will be on hand. Tickets will cost $12 at the gate, which includes an etched tasting glass .

The Farmers Market and Earth Day celebration are officially open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The WineTasting Festival will continue until 4 p.m. 

While you're here, 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 Tavern's Spinners & Weavers Guild have a studio on the second floor of the Tavern.

Inside the Tavern itself is our Tavern Café and "Heritage Arts Center" Gift Shoppe. The shop has a huge variety of locally-made artisan wares. Our café offers a relaxing sit-down lunch. Or you can grab a bite at our food concession stand, located outside the "Tavern Meeting Building".

Then after you leave the market, check out Heathsville's other fun merchants: Kathy's Korner, Ye Old Book Shoppe, and St. Stephen's Thrift Shop. Take a tour of the old Northumberland Jail, courtesy of the Northumberland County Historical Society. Pick up your walking map of Historical Heathsville and stroll past three centuries of buildings.

For more information, call 804-580-3377.

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Grandparents Camp, Monday - Friday, July 10 - 14, 2023

GRANDPARENTS CAMP IS NOW FULL!  Use the link below to be put on the waitlist. You and your favorite young person will spend half day sessions with each guild. Every day you'll make a project and a memory!

$100 per adult/child couple. Ages 8 to 14. 

Click Here to Be Put on the Wait List

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.

We have two new artisans who taken up residence. Come visit with Diane Crowley, who makes exquisitely unique jewelry, and Julie Hendrickson, who makes wood-burned jewelry, face masks and other clever gift ideas.

All food in the Tavern Café is made on-site in the Tavern's commercial kitchen by the volunteers of the Tavern Culinary Guild. 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 2023 Heathsville Farmers Market?

Thank you for your support in 2022 at the Heathsville Farmers Market! We are now accepting registrations for the 2023 season!

We have lots of great vendors, but could always use a few more.

Click here to download a registration form for 2023. Call if you have any questions.

 

Earth Day Celebration will take place at the first Farmers Market on Saturday, April 15th. Click here to download a registration form for this event. Call if you have any questions.

 

Contact

Phone: 804-580-3377
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