Mock turtle soup? Macaroni straws? How did these items land on menus at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village? Senior Curator and Curator of Public Life Donna Braden was instrumental in developing the original 1850s dining experience at the tavern nearly 40 years ago. Join us for a virtual program to hear her stories from those early days, including the original ideas and the steps that brought the tavern to life.


0:00 Introduction
5:07 The Food Committee
7:21 Eagle Tavern History
13:28 Why "Eagle Tavern"?
16:12 Why 1850?
17:43 Tavern History
26:06 Food Research
40:58 Historic Menus
45:53 Dining Experience
48:39 Drinks
52:50 Eagle Tavern: 1982
53:46 Eagle Tavern Today
54:35 Q&A