Warwick Historical Society's annual Tavern Night held at Baird's Tavern

WARWICK — On Saturday evening, March 4, approximately 75 guests had an opportunity to enjoy good food, wine, beer and other refreshments offered by the Town of Warwick Historical Society.
Last year was the 250th anniversary of the historic Baird's Tavern on Main Street in the Village of Warwick where the celebration was held.
Guests gathered in the same room where Washington once relaxed as well as the main room.
We know that George Washington enjoyed a pint or two of grog at Baird's Tavern because he kept a meticulous record of all his expenses so that he could be reimbursed following a sometimes-doubtful successful conclusion of the American Revolution.
And the tavern had been a rest stop on the road to Newburgh where Washington had his headquarters.
During Tavern Night the Warwick Historical Society brought back the same feel and hospitality of those days gone by with pub food provided by members of the Historical Society and local restaurateurs, beer-tasting courtesy of the Glenmere Brewing Company, a gold-medal winning brewery located in the Village of Florida and musical entertainment by Mike and Anne Baglione.
However, not everything can be produced and served as it was in those days.
The people in Colonial times did not have electricity, central heating, or refrigeration and they used copper pots and wood casks rather than stainless steel.
But if you were a guest at Tavern Night in the Baird Tavern, you could easily imagine you were living in the 18th century.
Proceeds from the fund raiser will be used to help expand the educational programming offered by the Historical Society.
The Warwick Historical Society welcomes new members. A modest annual membership fee is reduced for students, educators, seniors and households. .
Membership support helps the society care for its priceless collection of clothing and accessories, historical landmarks, made fully accessible to the public, and provides education programs with the resources to serve children, adults, and teachers each year.
For information call 986-3236 or visit www.whsny.org.
- Roger Gavan