History
The Tavern on Main was built in the early 1700's. It was originally a two and a half story colonial dwelling, built on a stone foundation. The founders started with a huge center fireplace (the upper portions unfortunately, have been removed over the years) as a building block. Framed walls and floors extended from the fireplace using hand hewn native chesnut and oak lumber in a post and beam construction. These beams and timbers are evident throughout the building as it stands today. The village of Chepachet was the site of the most controversial political upheavals in Rhode Island's history. In 1842, Chepachet resident Thomas Door, a well respected lawyer was a duly elected Rhode Island governor by the people's party. The incumbent governor, Samuel King refused to step down. Governor Door called the RI general assembly to convene in this building on July 4, 1842. The struggle for power prompted Governor King to order a general call to arms to quell Dorr's rebellion. King's force
Specialties
American , seafood, comfort food