Biography on christiana campbells tavern dinnerware
Biography on christiana campbells tavern dinnerware
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Christiana Burdett Campbell
Christiana Burdett Campbell (c. 1723 – March 25, 1792) was a colonialinnkeeper from Williamsburg, Virginia.[1][2] She started the business herself in an era where it was unusual for women to do so in the colony.[3] A replica of her tavern was built in Colonial Williamsburg and currently serves as a popular tourist attraction and restaurant.[4][5]
In 2012 Campbell was honored by the Library of Virginia as one of their Virginia Women in History for the year.[3]
Personal life
Campbell was born around 1723 to John and Mary Burdett of Williamsburg.[6] Her father worked as an innkeeper in a tavern on Duke of Gloucester Street, where Campbell learned the skills that would assist her in her future career.[7] Campbell would later move to Petersburg with her husband Ebenezer Campbell, whom she married at some point after September 21, 1747.
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