Ring in Fall at the 2024 Oktoberfest Beer Dinner!
2024-09-13 | Hanover Tavern
It’s Oktoberfest Time!
Come to Hanover Tavern’s yearly Oktoberfest Beer dinner and enjoy a sumptuous meal along with the officially sanctioned Oktoberfest German beers! Bob along to the sounds of an Oompah band and toast the season at this family style meal!
View the Menu: Oktoberfest Menu
Reservations required. Call 804-537-5050.

Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour
2024-09-19 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
Join us for a spooky journey through eerie happenings at the Haunted Tavern Tour!

Embark on a chilling exploration of the paranormal at the Historic Hanover Tavern, where ghostly tales old and new come to life. This 1-hour walking tour will lead you through the Tavern, up 2-3 flights of stairs, and even outdoors, so come prepared for a bone-chilling adventure. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the Reception Desk, as tours will begin promptly on-time. Tickets are $12 per person and support the Hanover Tavern Foundation 501(c)(3). Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – get your advanced tickets now!
Secure your tickets today and prepare to uncover the haunting history of Historic Hanover Tavern! Haunted Tavern Tour Tickets

Family Fun at the 9th Annual Hanover Autumnfest!
2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00
Enjoy plenty of family fun, food, and frolics at Hanover Tavern’s 9th annual Autumnfest!

Burgers, Hotdogs, & BBQ
Craft Beer & Wine
Live Music
Petting Zoo
Hay Slide
Face & Hair Painting
Pumpkin Decorating
Silent Auction full of great items & experiences

Mark your calendars! Admission is FREE!

National Coffee with a Cop Day 2024
2024-10-02 | Hanover Tavern
Meet Your Local Officers on Coffee with a Cop Day for a Cuppa & a Chat!
Come on over to Hanover Tavern and thank your local law enforcement for all they do for our community!

All shifts of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Department will rotate through during the day, so there’s a time that will work for you!
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
12:30PM – 1:00 PM
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
We’ll have donuts generously donated by Williams Bakery and coffee provided by Carytown Coffee!

Chamberlayne Actors Theatre Premieres at Hanover Tavern: "Painting Churches"
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-19 | Hanover Tavern
Richmond’s oldest community-turned-professional theatre, will settle into a location that is rich with theatre history. Chamberlayne Actors Theatre will perform its 2024-25 season at Hanover Tavern’s Bradley Theater!
Hanover Tavern Welcomes Chamberlayne Actors Theatre’s production of “Painting Churches”!
“Painting Churches” finds Gardner and Fanny Church preparing to move out of their Beacon Hill house to their summer cottage on Cape Cod. Gardner, once a famous poet, now is retired. He slips in and out of senility as his wife Fanny valiantly tries to keep them both afloat. They have asked their daughter, Mags, to come home and help them move. Mags agrees, for she hopes as well to finally paint their portrait. She is now on the verge of artistic celebrity herself and hopes, by painting her parents, to come to terms with them and they with her. Mags triumphs in the end as Fanny and Gardner actually step through the frame and become a work of art ineffable and timeless.
Join us for Chamberlayne Actors Theatre Premiere at Hanover Tavern!
Get tickets: CAT “Painting Churches”
Be sure to make a dining reservation at Hanover Tavern Restaurant & Pub for before or after the show! Call 804-537-5050 or Dining Reservations

SOLD OUT
2024-10-04 18:30 - 21:00
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, once-a-year intimate fundraising event at The Shelton Supper!
Immerse yourself in an evening at Hanover Tavern during its Colonial period with a five-course supper in a most historic location.
This candlelight supper is served in the historic Hanover Tavern Cage Bar and features exquisite recipes from the personal 1744 cookbook of Eleanor Parks Shelton, wife of Tavern owner John Shelton –the future parents-in-law of Founding Father Patrick Henry. Each course will be accompanied by period ales, wines & liquors, all set to the strings of a violin playing Colonial-era music. The Shelton Supper is the premier fundraising dinner held at Hanover Tavern. Period attire is welcomed but not required.
View the menu: Shelton Supper Menu
Seating is limited to 16 people. To reserve your seat, contact Brooke Adams at 804-537-5050 x22 or email at badams@hanovertavern.org.
All proceeds go to support the Hanover Tavern Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit.

Tee Off to Support Hanover Tavern Foundation at our 2024 Annual Golf Tournament!
2024-10-08
Support Hanover Tavern Foundation! Join us at Hanover Golf Club on Tuesday, October 8th, for our Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser!
Tournament cost includes, golf, contests, lunch, awards reception, and two beverage tickets!

Registration begins 11 AM. Lunch is provided at 12 PM, followed by a shotgun start of the tournament at 12:30 PM. Dinner and the Awards Banquet begin at 6 PM.
Awards & Prizes includes Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Chipping Contest, 50/50 Raffle, and a $10,000 prize for a hole-in-one!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Register Today: Hanover Tavern Golf Tournament Info and Registration

What Lurks When Ghosts Walk at Night?
2024-10-20 - 2024-10-22 | Hanover Tavern
Face the spirits of the past when the Ghosts Walk at Night!
The days grow short, the nights grow long, darkness hides in every corner, and the Ghosts Walk at Night. The veil is thinning – the perfect time for you to find out for yourself…is the Hanover Tavern haunted?
Those who dare will tour the Haunted Hanover Tavern, Historic Courthouse, and Old Stone Jail. Along the way, you’ll meet a ghastly cast of characters as they recount ghostly tales of actual events and recorded paranormal activity at these locations by Transcend Paranormal.
You never know who or what might be lurking around…
Guided tours begin at 7:00PM and the last tour departs at 9:00PM.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.
Tickets are $20 per person. Get Your Tickets now and prepare to embark on a ghostly adventure: Ghosts Walk at Night 2024

This is a fundraising event! 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Hanover Tavern Foundation to support their mission to preserve, interpret, and utilize the Hanover Tavern as a historical, educational, community, and cultural resource center for the enjoyment of all.
Tickets are required. Recommended for children 10 and up.
Safety is our biggest priority for our guests and our staff. Please wear flat shoes and clothes comfortable for the weather. We will be indoors/outside, climbing stairs, and moving over uneven surfaces.
Refunds are not available for this event.

2 Pianos - One Night! It's Dueling Pianos!
2024-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Hanover Tavern
Experience the Dueling Pianos Extravaganza at Hanover Tavern!
En garde! An unforgettable evening of infectious energy and live music awaits you!
Join us at the E.J. Wade Coach House for a sensational performance by Felix and Fingers’ dueling pianos. Be captivated by their high-octane musical duel that will have you singing and dancing all night long. From classic hits to modern favorites, they’ll keep you entertained with their exceptional talent.

Indulge in a delectable served buffet supper featuring a variety of mouthwatering entrees, sides, and desserts while enjoying the show. Come back for second helpings of your favorites and our friendly buffet staff will make sure you’re accommodated. This combination of fantastic music and delicious food is sure to make for an unforgettable night!
Ticket price includes show, buffet dinner, taxes, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a FULL cash bar available.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling event that promises to leave you wanting more!
**Purchase your tickets now and secure your spot for a magical evening of musical entertainment!** Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos Show

Uncover "The Brew in the Tipping Teapot": A Famous Detective Tavern Tea
2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:00
The Clue is in the Brew… “The Brew in the Tipping Teapot”: A Famous Detective Tavern Tea!
Come as Holmes or as Marlowe,
Or Marple or Brown,
As Drew or as Kojak,
As a Mystery Inc. hound,
A Columbo or Clouseau,
A Watson, a Hardy,
Spoof your best sleuth
for a Detective Tea Party!
“The Brew in the Tipping Teapot” will feature a variety of sweets & savories, a signature cocktail, a custom themed raffle tea basket, and a prize for the best dressed sleuth!
View the menu: Detective Tavern Tea Menu

Detective Tea Tickets

Visit Hanover Tavern Foundation's Newest Exhibit!
2024-10-30 - 2025-04-01 | Hanover Tavern
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, we unveil our newest exhibit; “United in Liberty, Divided by Design”, a collection of period furniture, ceramics, and decorative items all produced before 1783.
Gain insight into the furnishing choices of our colonial ancestors and the similarities and differences that existed across the colonies.

Take a Bite of The Bitter Grape: A 4-Course Halloween Wine Pairing Dinner
2024-10-31 18:30 - 20:30
Dress is your Ghoulish Best and join us for “The Bitter Grape” Halloween Wine Pairing Dinner!
Enjoy a delectable 4-course wine paired dinner featuring the wines of Barrel Oak Winery from Delaplane, VA. See the Menu: The Bitter Grape Menu
We will also have a costume contest with great prizes for the winner(s)!

Reservations are required. 804-537-5050.

Final Paranormal Investigation of 2024!
2024-11-02 20:15 - 2024-11-03 01:30 | Hanover Tavern
Join Transcend Paranormal for an evening unlike any other, as we venture hundreds of years into the past at this paranormal investigation!
The evening will begin at Hanover Tavern. The earliest portion of the Tavern being built in 1791, there was a Tavern on the property spanning back to 1733. One of only a few surviving colonial-era Taverns in the United States, the Hanover Tavern hosted such historic figures as George Washington, Lord Cornwallis, Patrick Henry, P.T. Barnum, Marquis de Lafayette, and more. Both Union and Confederate troops utilized the Tavern on their way to and from the battlefields.
Not only will you have the opportunity to investigate Hanover Tavern, but also the Historic Courthouse, Old Stone Jail, and The Clerk of Courts building as well – each a hotbed for paranormal activity.
For years, guests of each of these locations report eerie experiences of ghost apparitions, smells, and unexplainable noises. Are previous Hanover Tavern keepers still roaming the halls? Are prisoners still confined to their cells, locked in time? Find out for yourself!
All Experience Levels are Welcome.
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Tickets are extremely limited for this investigation.
Get Your Tickets: November Paranormal Investigation
This is a fundraising event! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Hanover Tavern Foundation for their continued historic preservation and restoration efforts, as well as educational programming and community outreach!

Speaker Series - Revolution Brewing; Tea Parties of the 18th Century
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
These aren’t your Great Grandmother’s Tea Parties!
Delve into the riveting history behind America’s most iconic revolt as author Bert Dunkerly sheds light on the epic saga of the Colonial Tea Parties. Step back in time to witness firsthand the fiery passion that fueled seventeen tea parties across the colonies, each one a spark igniting the flames of revolution. Discover the secrets hidden within the humble brown leaf that led to immense turmoil in Colonial America and ultimately resulted in the infamous Tea Act revolt. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this historical event that changed the course of American history forever.

This is a FREE event but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated!
Reserve Your Seat: Speaker Series Reservation

Welcome Back for a 2nd Great Show: The Liberty Dolls "November Remembers"
2024-11-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Hanover Tavern
Experience a Sentimental Journey with The Liberty Dolls at Hanover Tavern!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nostalgic music and delicious dining at “November Remembers”
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the past as The Liberty Dolls take the stage at the Bradley Theater for a Sentimental Journey down memory lane. This talented vocal trio will captivate you with classic Big Band hits, 50’s and 60’s standards, and special patriotic songs in honor of Veterans Day. Their harmonious voices and engaging audience interaction will have you tapping your feet and singing along to your favorite oldies but goodies. Make it a complete experience by combining the show with a delectable meal from Hanover Tavern Restaurant & Pub at a special price. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate Fall and create lasting memories with The Liberty Dolls! November Remembers Menu

Get your tickets now and indulge in a night of music, food, and fun! “November Remembers” Tickets

Get Up to Some Whiskey Business on November 15th!
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Get up to some Whiskey Business at November’s 4-course whiskey pairing dinner!
Join us as we delve into a selection of Virginia’s best whiskeys from Ragged Branch, Ironclad, and Belmont Farms distilleries, paired with four delicious seasonal courses from our scratch-made kitchen! View the menu: Whiskey Business Menu

Reservations required. 804-537-5050.

Experience Paranormal Tales on the Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour!
2024-11-21 20:00 - 21:00
Join us for a spooky journey through the haunted happenings at the Tavern!
Embark on a chilling exploration of the paranormal at the Historic Hanover Tavern, where ghostly tales old and new come to life. This 1-hour walking tour will lead you through the Tavern, up 2-3 flights of stairs, and even outdoors, so come prepared for a bone-chilling adventure. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the Reception Desk, as tours will begin promptly on-time. Tickets are $12 per person and support the Hanover Tavern Foundation 501(c)(3). Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – get your advanced tickets now! Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour Tickets

Celebrate a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal with Hanover Tavern!
2024-11-28 11:00 - 16:00
Join Us for a Delicious 3-Course Traditional Thanksgiving Meal!
Serving from 11am-4pm. Price includes bread service & non-alcoholic beverages.
View the Menu: 2024 Thanksgiving Menu
Adults $60
Kids (5-12) $30
Tax and 20% holiday gratuity additional.
Reservations Required. 804-537-5050.

It's 2024 Breakfast with Santa!
2024-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Hanover Tavern
Ho ho ho! Merry Breakfast…with Santa!
The 2024 Breakfast with Santa is coming! Bring the young and the young-at-heart for a delicious meal followed by a personal meet-n-greet & photo op with the Man of the Season. Reservations Required. 804-537-5050.
$20 Adults
$10 Children (3-10)
$10 Photo Only, per Family

2024 Christmas Tavern Tea - "Don't Sip Under the Christmas Tree..."
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Hanover Tavern
Pin up those victory rolls and grab your best fella or gals and come on down to Hanover Tavern for the swingiest 1940s Christmas tea in town!
Join us for the annual Hanover Tavern Holiday Tea – “Don’t Sip Under the Christmas Tree with Anyone Else but Me” Tea! Immerse yourself in the 1940s holiday spirit with live music by Santa’s favorites, The Liberty Dolls, and a special photo opportunity with Santa himself!

Indulge in a delightful selection of sweets & savories, traditional teas, and a special holiday tea flavor. Be sure to purchase tickets for the Custom Tea Raffle Basket and sip on a Custom Holiday Cocktail while enjoying the festivities. And don’t miss out on the prize for the best dressed guest! See the menu: 2024 Christmas Tea Menu
Don’t miss out on this magical event – purchase your tickets now for an unforgettable holiday experience! Get Your Tickets

It's Elementary! Virginia Rep Presents "Moriarty"
2024-12-18 - 2025-01-26 | Hanover Tavern
Hanover Tavern Welcomes Virginia Rep Back to the Bradley Theater!
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are back on the case! An investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail, and intrigue. With world peace at stake, Holmes and Watson join forces with American actress Irene Adler to take down cunning criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Five actors play over 40 roles in this brand new adventure that has danger — and laughter — around every corner. Get tickets: Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty
Don’t forget to reserve your table at Hanover Tavern Restaurant & Pub before or after the show! 804-537-5050.

It's the Fantastic Finale of 2024 - Haunted Hanover Tavern Tour!
2024-12-18 20:00 - 21:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us for a spooky journey through the eerie happenings at the Tavern!
Embark on a chilling exploration of the paranormal at the Historic Hanover Tavern, where ghostly tales old and new come to life. This 1-hour walking tour will lead you through the Tavern, up 2-3 flights of stairs, and even outdoors, so come prepared for a bone-chilling adventure. Arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the Reception Desk, as tours will begin promptly on-time. Tickets are $12 per person and support the Hanover Tavern Foundation 501(c)(3). Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – get your advanced tickets now! Get Tickets
Secure your tickets today and prepare to uncover the haunting history of Historic Hanover Tavern!

Celebrate the New Year Early at the 2024 Pre-Eve Dinner!
2024-12-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Hanover Tavern
Get some practice in before the BIG EVENT!
Join us for a three-course New Year’s Pre-Eve dinner at Hanover Tavern!
NYE Pairing Dinner 2024 Poster
$60* per person
one selection from each course
$110* per couple
shared appetizer/dessert, two entrees
See the menu: 2024 New Year’s Pre-Eve Menu
Seatings available from 4 PM to 8 PM
Reservations required. 804-537-5050.

First Live Music of 2025: Karleigh Gooding!
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Hanover Tavern
Join us for the first live music event of 2025: the music of Karleigh Gooding!
Reservations recommended! 804-537-5050.

Speaker Series: John Pagano - Chesterfield Courthouse Continental Barracks
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Speaker John Pagano discusses the importance of Chesterfield Courthouse Continental Barracks…

Join us as author & historian, John Pagano, discusses the pivotal role Chesterfield Courthouse played in organizing troops and supplies for the Southern Department of the Continental Army for Generals Gates and Greene. He will also explain how becoming a military base of operations made the location a target of the Crown’s forces and will examine the military actions that swept through and devastated Chesterfield County in April and May 1781.
This is a FREE event but seating reservations requested. Reserve Your Seat. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated.

2025 Wedding Open House at Hanover Tavern
2025-01-30 17:00 - 20:00
Come find out why the best way to begin your history is by becoming part of ours!
Join us on January 30th for an evening of everything wedding at the Hanover Tavern Wedding Open House! Experience an exciting group of vendors covering all your wedding needs, tour the beautiful historic rooms of the Tavern and our stunning Coach House, and meet with our Event Coordinators who will assist you in planning your perfect large or intimate wedding, reception, or rehearsal dinner.
Enjoy a cocktail and a nibble while exploring…
Floral and decor options, catering & bartending, honeymoon planning, photography & videography for your big day, and much more!
R.S.V.P. requested. Open House Registration

2025 Hanover Tavern Paracon! Start Your Paranormal Year Off Right!
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-01 | Hanover Tavern
Start 2025 off right and join us for the Hanover Tavern ParaCon on January 31st & February 1st!
Whether you’ve joined us at the Hanover Tavern before, or this will be your first time exploring this beautiful building, welcome to the Hanover Tavern ParaCon!
​We’re going to have a jam-packed weekend of Paranormal fun and learning. You’ll be among some of the most selfless and knowledgeable individuals, groups, teams, and organizations within the Paranormal. Get Your Tickets: 2025 Paracon
​100% of the proceeds from the Hanover Tavern ParaCon will be going directly to the Hanover Tavern Foundation, with the intent and purpose to support the Foundation in their continued efforts of restoration of the Tavern and the educational programming they create for all. Historic sites are a beacon of knowledge and provide opportunities for growth, not only for the paranormal field, but also the community at large.
​There has been a Tavern on the property since 1733, when the first license for a Tavern at Hanover Courthouse was issued. The existing Tavern was built in stages and includes more than 12,000 square feet on three floors. The earliest surviving portion of this building dates back to 1791, with additions in the 1820’s, 1830’s and the 1990’s.
Such historical figures as George Washington, Lord Cornwallis, Marquis de Lafayette, Patrick Henry, P.T. Barnum, and even Edgar Allen Poe graced the halls of Hanover Tavern. During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate troops utilized the Tavern.
With so much history packed into this building, has every guest that checked into Hanover Tavern truly checked out? The numerous paranormal teams who have investigated the Tavern would say ‘no’, citing disembodied voices, full body apparitions, and countless EVPs suggesting that no one is ever truly alone in the Tavern.
100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Hanover Tavern Foundation for their continued restoration and protection efforts, as well as educational programming!
We’ll also be investigating the Hanover Tavern after the ParaCon, so make sure your paranormal investigating equipment is charged and ready to go!

CATS Presents {PROOF}
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-23 | Hanover Tavern
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre brings the Pulitzer Prize winning play by David Auburn, PROOF, to the Bradley Theater at Hanover Tavern!
“Proof” by David Auburn premiered on Broadway in October 2000. It received national attention, earning the Drama Desk Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Tony Award for Best Play. Proof, which takes place on the back porch of a Chicago home, is a play about math, familial relationships, and the mixed blessing and curses of heredity. The play’s scenes take place in both the present day and flashbacks.
CATS has selected a stellar cast of actors for this production and rehearsals are underway!
Catherine: Samantha Richardson Robert: Foster Solomon
Claire: Elizabeth Allmon Hal: James Murphy

13 is Lucky at the "Hearts Afire" Wine Pairing Dinner!
2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Hanover Tavern
Bring your appetite and fire your tastebuds at the “Hearts Afire” Wine Pairing Dinner!
Enjoy a delectable 4-course meal paired with a delicious selection of Italian wines.
See the menu: Hearts Afire Menu
Reservations Required. 804-537-5050.

Bring Your Someone Special to the Valentine's Day Delights Dinner!
2025-02-14 16:00 - 20:00
Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a special Valentine’s Day menu!
$65 per person/$115 couple sharing (shared appetizer & dessert, two entrees). Seatings from 4 PM – 8 PM.
View the menu: Valentine’s Day Delights Special Menu
Reservations required. 804-537-5050.
