Throughout March, Christiana Campbell’s Tavern presents a rotating menu inspired by Martha Washington’s “Mother’s Cookbook.” Each week will feature a historic dish showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of early American women. Join us in honoring the culinary legacies that helped shape American dining. Book your reservation online.
March 4th-8th
Curried Lobster with Shrimp $48
“Pick the meat of two red lobsters” To half a cup full of white soup and half a cup full of cream, add one dessert spoon of curry; simmer your lobster in the sauce 30 minutes…is very nice sent to table with shrimp off the grid iron
March 11th-15th
To make Clam Fritters $32
“Take 50 small sand clams and stir them into a good frying batter. Drop by the spoonful into boiling-hot fat and let them fry gently.” Send to table with potatoes fried in the appropriate manner and a good sauce made for fish and one of fish peppers
March 18th-22nd
To Stew Mussels in Tomato gravy $38
“Take 100 mussels and wash them very clean. Put them in a sauce pan until they open. Put in some good gravy with pepper and salt.” These are very good served with French bread
March 25th-29th
A clam Chowder with BREAD for mopping $28
“Use half a pound of soda biscuit and 50 clams. Bake in a deep tin basin, in a hot oven for threequarters of an hour. Serve with good bread”
Other Experiences
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Stories on Stage
In this interactive family program, tell the tale of brave St. George and the Dragon! Learn about items in the Art Museums collection connected to the story & then take the stage.
Open to the Public
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The Public Hospital of 1773
The Public Hospital in Williamsburg was the first mental hospital in British North America. Discover how the treatment of patients and the facility changed over time.
Open to the Public
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Presbyterian Meetinghouse
Visit the only authorized place of worship for dissenting Protestants in Williamsburg before the Revolution.