Rising Sun Tavern

1304 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA

Address:	1304 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
Phone:	+1 540-371-1494
Site:	washingtonheritagemuseums.org
Rating:	4.5
Working:	10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 12–4PM

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Robert Andrews

Continuing on the occasional trips to historic sites in the Washington DC area and not too far beyond, we drove to Frederick and went to the Rising Sun Tavern. What an interesting site. The tour was great and our guide really brought to life what it was like to live in the 18th century and, even more interestingly, what it was like to travel in the 18th century. I am really glad that I live in an age where there are more amenities when you travel. Nonetheless, I loved stepping back in time and imagining what it would have been like to be living at the time of the American Revolution. Definitely one of the more interesting historical sites that I have been to. I recommend going! The guided tour was fantastic.

Michael Valdivielso

Visited it once and one day hope to visit it again. Got a wonderful tour from a guide who treated me and my mom like we were visitors in the 18th century. He explained how the tavern operated, prices, services, how people who (in some cases could not do simple math) kept track of their drinks, postal service, what was available at the time in room and board. Want a bath? River is just down the street. Best guided historical tour I have EVER had. But that was many years ago and I am not sure what is available right now. Still, a lovely building with a LOT of history and a good site to see along side the Battlefield.

Karen Krizov

Step into past.See how travelers fared on the road. Wenches describe food,spirits, accommodations & learn origin of frequently used sayings, mind your ps and Qs, for example.

C T

Tons of fascinating stories and colloquialisms to found along this tour! The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, even chatting with me after the tour.

Kyle Smaagard

Fun and entertaining tour...You get to learn the origination if many customs and phrases like"right side up"and where bowling came from.

Helen Mallick

Fun historical tour with lots of humor

Tim Bornholtz

Interesting history of Fredericksburg

Shane Brown

Great tour of the Tavern by Gillian

jeaneJeane Terrenchin

What a week happu Easter

A Private User

Really neat to see