Step Inside the Story of the Ammidon Tavern
The Ammidon Tavern has stood in Mendon since about 1745, quietly witnessing generations of local life, travel, and history.
The presentation below focuses on the tavern’s earliest years in the 18th century— its role along the Middle Post Road, its connections to the Revolutionary era, and the people who passed through its doors.
It explores one of Mendon’s most enduring stories: Did George Washington intend to stay here in 1789?
The historical record offers clues… but not a final answer.
View the full presentation below—and discover why this building is worth preserving.
This is just the beginning of the tavern’s story...
Mendon Historical Society 