Jacob's Tavern

Jacob's Tavern, a tavern in the historic district of Witbeysville, Massachusetts and also the oldest in the town dating back to 1785 and became a major speakeasy in the 1930s.

History
Jacob Gershey founded the tavern in 1785 and became a household name for his ale that he distilled on his land. In 1812 the tavern was run by his eldest son named Thomas Gershey until it was bought by the Duwell family in 1835. Charles S. Duwell ran the establishment for a huge part of the 19th century and became famous for his signature ale and also his work in philanthropy. Then later in the 1930s, Jacob's Tavern became a speakeasy and also a nightclub under the name Jacob's Restaurant.