The Golden Fleece
Set in Historic Downtown Dover Delaware, the Golden Fleece was the most important tavern in the Colonies and it has been reincarnated for a New Generation. The original Golden Fleece was a hotbed for revolutionary activity and crimes against the crown. Later, it was the "statehouse" where Delaware legislators voted to ratify the US constitution and the Bill of rights. Marking Delaware as "The First State" of the new United States. Proudly serving Dover's own local Fordham Beer just as it did in 1733 (or so legend says). The
original Golden Fleece was demolished in 1830, but the new Golden
Fleece Tavern is located just blocks from the original in Historic
Downtown Dover at 132 W. Loockerman Street in Dover, Delaware Built
in 1730s, the Golden Fleece was for many years the meeting place of the Delaware Assembly's Upper
House, the Legislative Council... translation: major decisions were
made by politicians who were drinking heavily. This set the tone for generations of politicians to this very day. It was the home of that body until 1791, when money
allowed and decorum insisted they get their own building. In those years The Golden Fleece became known as the most important political bar on Delmarva. It was also unusual in that it was owned by a woman... Elizabeth Battel, who as much as anyone, risked her life by committing treason with the Yankee colonists. ****
It should also be said that legend
has it the very same Delaware politicians who were first in a long line
to build our nation... were also the first (in what has become a long
line) to skip on their bill. The original invoice sits in the Archives
and was never paid. A copy hangs on the wall here.
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We hope to continue the tradition of healthy revolution and become a place where a those of a slightly rebellious nature with love for good times and sincere smiles will find a home
Who owns the place
With not much more than an idea, the three blind mice known as Ryan, Diana and Liz pooled meager resources and substantial talents, and managed to buy this really pretty little bar. Opening in the week of July 4th 2009, they immediately saw a response of friendly people who were looking for a place that was "just right". Lucky for them, because if no one came in they would go broke and that, as they say, would be that. So keep on coming in and watch them grow, as they build a deck and get a great line up of entertainment and host the occasional political fundraiser, to add to the already super friendly bartenders..
They will gladly accept suggestions on how to improve their business, but they like gifts better.
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