Gadsbyrsquo;s Tavern was at the center of daily life in late-18th and early-19th-century Alexandria. Operated by John Gadsby from 1796 to 1808; the tavern served both local citizens and travelers on their way to the nationrsquo;s new capital. Gadsbyrsquo;s was a venue for dancing assemblies; performances; and celebratory dinners. Among its most famous patrons were George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. By the early 20th century; the tavern buildings were in danger of being demolished. Saved from the wrecking ball in 1929 by American Legion Post 24; Gadsbyrsquo;s became the cornerstone of Alexandriarsquo;s historic preservation movement. In 1972; the American Legion donated the site to the City of Alexandria. Following a full restoration; Gadsbyrsquo;s reopened as part of Americarsquo;s bicentennial celebration. Today; Gadsbyrsquo;s Tavern Museum is a dynamic historic house museum; interpreting history to more than 25;000 visitors a year.
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