| The Griswold Inn | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Interactive map of The Griswold Inn | |
| General information | |
| Location | 36 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426,Essex, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41°21′06″N72°23′12″W / 41.3516°N 72.3868°W /41.3516; -72.3868 |
The Griswold Inn is located inEssex, Connecticut and is one of the oldest continuously run inns in the United States.[1] It was founded by three brothers in the late 18th century and named after theGriswold Family of the area, and it has been under the stewardship of only six families. British troops captured it during theWar of 1812 and used it as a base of operations.[2] DuringProhibition, it still maintained a lively entertainment schedule for the local yachtsmen. Over the years, several surrounding buildings were added to the inn complex, each with its own history. It was also used as a filming location for the gothic soap operaDark Shadows.
The walls of the inn hold numerous historical artifacts. Paintings are prominently displayed of famous vessels from the ages of sail and steam, and the Gun Room has a collection of rare firearms. The inn has the largest privately held collection of the works ofAntonio Jacobsen, the country's most prolific painter of maritime art.[3]
The tavern servesNew England cuisine. It serves lunch and dinner on most days, and it features a special Hunt Breakfast on Sundays, a convention which has existed for approximately two hundred years.[4] The Tap Room was built in 1735 as a schoolhouse, but today it offers drinks and casual food as well as live entertainment.
The Griswold Inn is known for hostingsea music performances. The Inn has hosted chantey nights for over 50 years[5] and is one of the venues of the Connecticut Sea Music Festival.[6]
41°21′5.8″N72°23′12.5″W / 41.351611°N 72.386806°W /41.351611; -72.386806
Authority control databases: Geographic |
|---|