Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

Spacious historic room with light wood floors, blue trim, red curtains over tall windows, a grand chandelier, a fireplace, and an upper balcony with white railings. Two wooden benches sit against the walls.

A group of people in historical costumes dance at a formal indoor event. A woman in a brown Regency-style dress smiles at a man in a black coat and white gloves as they dance together. Other guests mingle in the background.

A large, historic brick building with dormer windows and white trim, featuring two prominent entrances with classical columns on a tree-lined street under a partly cloudy sky.

People dressed in historical clothing participate in a ballroom dance, with men and women in period costumes, white stockings, and gloves, inside an elegant room with chandeliers and wood floors.

A group of men and women in Regency-era costumes hold hands and dance in a historic ballroom with wood floors and red curtains, while others watch from a balcony and the sides of the room.

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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum consists of two buildings, the circa 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel.The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808. Mr. Gadsby’s establishment was the setting for dancing assemblies, theatrical and musical performances, and meetings of local organizations.

Meet in the same room George Washington met in and drink in the same room Thomas Jefferson drank in. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum was the center of Alexandria’s social scene in the 18th century — and now these historic rooms are available to you and your guests for your own historic event! The Assembly Room, located in the tavern, and the Ballroom, located in the City Tavern building, make an ideal setting for your client reception, corporate retreat, or next party!

General Information:

Rental fee includes tables, white folding chairs, forest green table cloths and museum staff time to clean up
Costumed guides are available upon request
Flexible seating arrangements
Enjoy the convenience of dining at Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant

Capacity:

Assembly Room: 65 lecture; 40 seated dinner; 80 reception
Ballroom: 90 lecture; 72 seated dinner; 100 reception
Combined: 112 seated dinner; 175 reception