Hungerford's Tavern

Hungerford’s Tavern was, pun intended, revolutionary. In addition to being what people used to call Rockville, it was also one of America’s first “real taverns.” Built around 1750, it was a prominent social destination where Founding Fathers such as George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Patrick Henry would go to discuss and plot against the British. However, the tavern was not necessarily the safest place to speak out. The tavern keeper was a staunch loyalist and, one night, tried to murder George Washington.