Speaker Series Presentation – Colonial Taverns of New Jersey – Presented by Author Michael Gabriele

Join us for a fascinating presentation by author Michael Gabriele on his newest book, Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations, Liberty and Revolution, published by The History Press. As New Jersey served as the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” colonial taverns became critical gathering places – centers for political debate, local governance, and Revolutionary planning. Taverns welcomed travelers, hosted community meetings, and even served as temporary headquarters for George Washington. Most notably, the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield was where New Jersey officially declared statehood in 1777. Gabriele’s talk explores how these historic establishments shaped the social and political fabric of the time.

Michael Gabriele is a lifelong Garden State resident and a graduate of Montclair State University. He has worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and author for more than forty years. In addition to writing five books on New Jersey history, all published by Arcadia Publishing/The History Press, Gabriele is deeply engaged in the state’s cultural and historical community. He serves on the board of trustees for the New Jersey Folk Festival at Rutgers University and is a member of the executive boards for the Allied Artists of America (New York), the Nutley Historical Society, and the Theater League of Clifton. He also serves on the advisory board of the Clifton Arts Center. You can learn more about him at mcgabrielenjbooks.com. 

The Historical Society of Hammonton is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich, multi-cultural social, economic, and political heritage of our town and its people. Our mission is to increase awareness of Hammonton’s rich history and to establish public access by collecting, conserving, interpreting, and promoting it to the widest possible audience.