King’s Arms Tavern honors Abby Fisher, one of the first published Black female authors in America, with a special menu inspired by her 1881 cookbook, What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking. Guests can enjoy dishes like Oyster Gumbo, Crab Salad, and Fried Chicken, reflecting the flavors of the past. End your meal with Old-Time Ginger Cake, a true classic that has stood the test of time. Book your reservation online.
Menu:
Women’s History Month Abby Fisher; one of the first published Black Women Authors in America Menu specials featured from “What Mrs. Fisher knows about Old Southern Cooking”
Lunch Specials
Oyster Gumbo $28
“Fresh oysters are a must for a great gumbo” …
Crab Salad $32
Jumbo lump crab, and the best dressing
Fried Chicken $26
“Marinate well…roll in flour and fry quickly”
Dessert
Old-Time Ginger Cake $9
“one of the finest cakes”
Other Experiences
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Did You Know? History Game Show
Come on down to the Hennage Auditorium to test your knowledge of history. Expand your mind! Impress your friends! Win a prize! Featuring special guest Thomas Jefferson.
Open to the Public
Event Ticket
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Women in Trades
Join us for a walking tour discussing the often-surprising realities of women’s labor, skills, and rights in 18th-century Williamsburg and the Colonial Atlantic World.
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Public Gaol (Jail)
Explore the cells where prisoners were held as they awaited trial and punishment.