The Tavern Foundation (RHHT) would like to welcome you to our website, a visit to part of the historic town square in Heathsville. We are extremely proud of our accomplishments over the years; restoration of a 1795 Court House Tavern, operating Blacksmith Shop, Carriage House, Community Building and Pavilion – all supporting our guilds, restaurant, gift shop and community events and fund raisers.

Our mission is to maintain and operate RHHT to research, interpret and teach its history; and to continue its heritage as a living part of the community.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 19th -- Season-Ending Heathsville Farmers Market

There are always a lot of reasons to visit Heathsville, but Saturday, October 19th is one of the best days to “Make It a Heathsville Saturday.” The entire community is coming together to offer a variety of fun shopping and things to do in conjunction with the Heathsville Farmers Market.

Special this month: Bring your pets to a Blessing of the Animals at 10 am, courtesy of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

Shop all your favorite vendors, selling local produce and meat, gourmet peanuts, bread and baked goods, locally-made handcrafts and much more. We'll also have many new vendors.

While you're here, you'll also want to visit the Tavern's Forge, where members of the Tavern Blacksmith Guild will be at work. The Tavern's Woodworking Guild can be found in its colonial era workshop, located inside the Carriage House. The Tavern's collection of antique carriages is also on view there. The Quilt Guild can be found in their Studio, located on the first floor of the Tavern. The Spinners & Weavers Guild has their Studio on the second floor of the Tavern.

Also inside the Tavern is our Tavern Cafe´ and "Heritage Arts Center" Gift Shoppe. The shop has a huge variety of locally-made artisan wares, plus a number of "artisans-in-residence", ready to chat and show you what they do. Our Tavern Café offers a relaxing sit-down lunch. Don't miss the café's glazed donuts, hot out of the fryer! Or you can grab a bite at our food concession stand, located outside the "Tavern Meeting Building"; breakfast sandwiches available, too.

But elsewhere in the Heathsville community there are other big doings. You'll find interesting shops, attractions, eats and historical sites. Visit Ye Olde Book Shoppe, a used book store run by volunteers of the Northumberland Public Library. Browse the classy church thrift shop run by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Take a tour of the old Northumberland jail, courtesy of the Northumberland County Historical Society. Check out Kathy's Korner for unique treasures for the home. Pick up your Historic Heathsville Walking Map, and wander past homes and buildings from every century since the 1700's.

"Make It a Heathsville Saturday" takes place on the third Saturday of the month, April thru October. Each Farmers Market has a different theme. Primis Bank is a major sponsor of this community initiative.

The Heathsville Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Tavern Cafe´ and "Heritage Arts Center" Gift Shoppe is open until 2 p.m.

For more information, call 804-580-3377.

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SAVE THE DATE: Take-out BBQ Fundraiser on SUNDAY, October 27, 4 to 6 pm

We're doing it again, because we've been missing Sid's BBQ!

Buy buy meals on-line or in person at the Tavern Gift Shoppe, Thursday - Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Meals MUST BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE!

There will be Sid Mace's lip-smacking pulled pork, BBQ sauce and "Jack Daniels" baked beans, Tavern-made potato salad and coleslaw, a bun and brownies for dessert.

Pre-buy the number of meals you want. Then pull-up in front of the Tavern between 4 and 6 pm on SUNDAY, October 27, present your printed receipt and our volunteers will bring your meals right to your car!

Tickets available soon!

Help Support the Tavern -- Eat Take-out BBQ!

Buy your Tickets here or at the Shopkeeper's Desk!

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Shop and Eat at the Tavern! Open Thurs. thru Sat. for Lunch!

Regular hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a delicious Lunch. The Tavern Culinary Guild serves up homemade soups, fresh-baked breads, hot open-faced sandwiches, quiche, salads, scones, and sweet treats. There's a different menu every week!

Check out our Facebook Page for this week's menu.

Visit Tavern Café in Heathsville, VA on Facebook.

And while you're here, don't forget to wander through our "Heritage Arts Center" Gift Shoppe, which is full of Unusual Hand-Crafted Gifts, all created by local artists and artisans.

All food in the Tavern Café is made on-site in the Tavern's commercial kitchen by the volunteers of the Tavern Culinary Group. Eat in, outside on the verandah, or take-out!

For take-out -- call 804-580-7900.