Tales from the Tavern (2022)

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2 Seasons

October 23, 2022

English

Synopsis

Set in Switzerland County Indiana in the 1820's. "Tales from the Tavern" is a selection of true stories based on the recollections of Perret Dufour and letters from Jacob Weaver.

Network

YouTube

Episodes

For Jackson shall be President

Oct 23, 2022

The year is 1828 and President John Quincy Adams is running against General Andrew Jackson. Who has your vote? Join the denizens of the Eagle Tavern as they wrestle with this question. These stories are true. Welcome to the Eagle Tavern.

"I say massacre 'em!"

Nov 20, 2022

Switzerland County Indiana is under attack. The boys of the Eagle Tavern only have one option. They must hunt down their oppressors and massacre them. No mercy is given as they plan to gather the scalps of their enemies. Plus, a romantic stroll at a husking bee draws Frederick and some of the boys into fisticuffs on the Kentucky side of the Ohio.

"Huzzah for the Republic!"

Jan 8, 2023

Militia Training Day is here. The Eagle Tavern boys are ready to defend the honor of the Republic. Grab a glass of "O be Joyful" and join us as we celebrate the bulwark of this nation's liberty; the American Citizen Soldier.

"Clothes Make the Man"

Feb 19, 2023

Caleb Mounts is running for office. In the time-honored Switzerland County tradition, Caleb is supplying "free ardent" for all his supporters. Plus, Caleb has hired Wm. French for some sartorial splendor. The boys of the Eagle Tavern are back. Sample the "free ardent" being dispensed by the candidate of your choice. It's the Switzerland County way, after all.

"Hats full of Money"

Mar 19, 2023

The Eagle Tavern boys have a bad case of cabin fever. To warm things up they mix up a brew of new clothes, some erudite Latin phraseology, steam boating, the rosy cheeked beauty Miss Marguerite and top it off with the answer to the age-old question: can pigs fly. The result is a beverage even a liberal serving of the "ardent" can't surpass.

"Winning the Lottery"

May 21, 2023

Can you really make money while you sleep? Which is more valuable: hard work, common sense or dreams? And just who is that cigar smoking stranger? You'll get these answers and more by " Winning the Lottery".

"Flatboating to New Orleans"

Jul 16, 2023

The Mississippi River leads to New Orleans and fortune. Or does it? The boys take the risk to make some cash. But what will they give up in the process? We're "Flatboating to New Orleans" where someone may be keeping permanent company with the catfish.