The City Tavern Club Has Closed
Efforts to purchase historic City Tavern building follow sale announcement.
The City Tavern Preservation Foundation has accelerated its efforts to purchase the historic City Tavern property at 3206 M Street in Georgetown following the recent announcement that the City Tavern Club ceased operations August 31, 2024 and placed the building on the public market. The Foundation's mission is to preserve this historic site as a service to the nation.
The City Tavern is the last federal-era tavern in DC and one of its oldest commercial buildings. The City Tavern Preservation Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was formed in 2000 to receive tax-deductible donations for the preservation of the building and holds educational events open to the public. In light of the recent sale announcement, the Foundation is now intensifying its efforts, asking individuals, businesses, and organizations to contribute to the objective of securing the necessary funds to purchase the property and transform it into a vibrant public space.
"Our vision for the City Tavern remains unchanged," stated C. Andrus Seferlis, Foundation President. "We aim to create a living museum and cultural hub that honors the past while serving as a place of learning and engagement for all. But to realize this vision, we need the support of everyone who values our nation's history."
On Thursday, August 29, the Foundation hosted an interactive scholar's talk titled "The Intolerable Acts of 1774," which has been long scheduled. Supporters, history enthusiasts, potential donors, and the wider public attended this event to learn more about the fundraising effort and to hear the speakers.