November 9th Tavern Night at the Deacon John Grave House

The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road in Madison, will be the venue for an old-fashioned Tavern Night on Saturday, November 9 from 7 to 11 p.m.  The theme of “Hearth and Home” celebrates the recent renovation of the Grave House’s chimney and hearths.   “We are very fortunate to have received such generous support for the chimney work, which was necessary for a couple of reasons,” said Henry Griggs, president of the Deacon John Grave Foundation (DJGF).  “The Grave House has a remarkable asset in our working hearths, and we intend to increase our hearth cooking activities.  But we are fully aware that fire is the major reason so few structures remain from the 17th century. So we needed to ensure that the hearths and flues are performing at the very highest standard of safety and function.”   The work was made possible by grants by the 1772 Foundation and the Maureen and David Kuehler Fund at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, and by an in-kind contribution by chimney contractor Eric Jackson of Burlington, Conn. The renovation was completed in September.   For Tavern Night, a variety of seasonal dishes will be prepared by DJGF board members, and the hearth cooking crew will offer a sampling of traditional dishes cooked over open flame in the newly renovated hearth. Local troubadour Rick Royston will perform popular and folk songs, assisted by Griggs and other Grave House supporters.   Admission is for adults age 21 and older and includes food, beer, wine and a rum-and-cider punch called the Gravedigger. Tickets are $25 in advance or at the door, with $5 off for DJGF members. For information or reservations call 203-245-4798 or visit DeaconJohnGrave.org.

PHOTO CAPTION: Members of the Board of Directors of the Deacon John Grave Foundation welcome lovers of history, good food and old-fashioned entertainment to "Hearth and Home" Tavern Night on November 9.  Left to right are Dianne Roberts, Henry Griggs, Carol Kinney, Terry Roberts and Natalie Evans. Photo by David Kuehler.
The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road in Madison, will be the venue for an old-fashioned Tavern Night on Saturday, November 9 from 7 to 11 p.m.  The theme of “Hearth and Home” celebrates the recent renovation of the Grave House’s chimney and hearths.   “We are very fortunate to have received such generous support for the chimney work, which was necessary for a couple of reasons,” said Henry Griggs, president of the Deacon John Grave Foundation (DJGF).  “The Grave House has a remarkable asset in our working hearths, and we intend to increase our hearth cooking activities.  But we are fully aware that fire is the major reason so few structures remain from the 17th century. So we needed to ensure that the hearths and flues are performing at the very highest standard of safety and function.”   The work was made possible by grants by the 1772 Foundation and the Maureen and David Kuehler Fund at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, and by an in-kind contribution by chimney contractor Eric Jackson of Burlington, Conn. The renovation was completed in September.   For Tavern Night, a variety of seasonal dishes will be prepared by DJGF board members, and the hearth cooking crew will offer a sampling of traditional dishes cooked over open flame in the newly renovated hearth. Local troubadour Rick Royston will perform popular and folk songs, assisted by Griggs and other Grave House supporters.   Admission is for adults age 21 and older and includes food, beer, wine and a rum-and-cider punch called the Gravedigger. Tickets are $25 in advance or at the door, with $5 off for DJGF members. For information or reservations call 203-245-4798 or visit DeaconJohnGrave.org.

PHOTO CAPTION: Members of the Board of Directors of the Deacon John Grave Foundation welcome lovers of history, good food and old-fashioned entertainment to "Hearth and Home" Tavern Night on November 9.  Left to right are Dianne Roberts, Henry Griggs, Carol Kinney, Terry Roberts and Natalie Evans. Photo by David Kuehler.