Wednesday, October 22

A Revolutionary War Halloween

ALL AGES

Stories of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins of the Revolutionary War-- not from Dutchess County, but still a metaphysical slice of Rev250

By Dutchess County Department of History

Date and time

Location

Foster's Coach House

6411 Montgomery Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Once again, the Halloween Tavern Trail brings our annual series to its conclusion for 2025. This year, Dutchess County Historian will be telling tales of Revolutionary Ghosts: from Fort Ticonderoga to Cherry Valley to Washington at Gettysburg, these stories will delight with new perspectives on redcoats, bluecoats, and a host of other Revolutionary figures. None of these stories are drawn directly from Dutchess, but some of the people featured in them pass through here.

Frequently asked questions

Does my registration guarantee me a seat?

Yes, it does! We'll be in the basement of Foster's, which has a strict fire code limit. That said, if you haven't arrived by 5:50 PM, we'll open the room for walk-in registrants.

How accessible is this space?

Our performance venue is in the basement of Foster's and is only accessible via a steep set of stairs. We apologize for this mobility challenge.

Is dinner included with the tavern trail?

Meals and drinks are not part of the tavern trail series, but are available through separate arrangement with our venues. Call Foster's or visit their website at https://fosterscoachhouse.com/ to make a reservation!

Organized by

Dutchess County Department of History

The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail brings history and local cuisine together, while introducing the community to iconic locales. The Tavern Trail is a collaborative endeavor between the Dutchess County Department of History, local historical societies, and signature food and beverage industry partners to create an innovative program that highlights the county’s rich history. Each installment of the program is held at a different historic location and includes a brief presentation on an engaging episode of the local past.

County Historian William P. Tatum III said, “The Dutchess County Historic Tavern Trail highlights many of our iconic buildings and the history contained in our epic landscape. These programs are a fun way to explore the links between history, cuisine and local culture that make our area such a vibrant place.”