Starting a country can leave one parched, so it’s no surprise that as the drafting of the new U.S. Constitution drew to its close, our Founding Fathers headed down to City Tavern in Philadelphia to get plastered.
There was plenty to celebrate on September 14, 1787: George Washington’s greatness, it was a Friday, and they were finally set free from the sweaty room in which they had labored over the document. And celebrate they did, joined by the Light Horse of Philadelphia, a volunteer cavalry corps. Over 45 gallons of spirits, wine, and beer were served to 55 men in attendance.
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