Immersive Tavern Exhibit at Elmendorph Inn

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. Learn more and get an event reminder.

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

All Fall 2026 Open Days (please note each day has different hours)
• Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 8, 2–6 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.