Press Release August 27, 2024

Washington, DC – August 27, 2024 – The City Tavern Preservation Foundation has accelerated its efforts to purchase the historic City Tavern property at 3206 M St. NW, following the recent announcement that the City Tavern Club is ceasing operations and placing 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 will host 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 are invited to attend this event to learn more about the fundraising effort and to hear the speakers. For additional information about the program and the City Tavern, please visit www.citytaverndc.org