“A Seat at the Table” An Immersive Historic Tavern Exhibit

Explore a Historic Tavern

Step inside the Elmendorph Inn and experience a new exhibit exploring the building’s history as a tavern, gathering place, workplace, and center of community life.

Visitors can explore:

• An immersive soundscape that follows the tavern through a full day of activity

• Tabletop conversation prompts about food and drink, travel, news, politics, and daily life

• Hands-on activities and reproduction objects

• Stories of the people who worked, traveled, gathered, and did business here

• A take-home tea and punch activity inspired by historic recipes

Admission is free. Drop in at any time during open hours.

This is exhibit is made possible with funding from Dutchess County for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Fall 2026 Open Days

• Saturday, September 19, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Thursday, September 24, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Thursday, October 8, 2:00–6:00 PM

• Sunday, October 11, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

• Friday, October 16, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM