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1783-1865: The Pastoral Life

Smith's Tavern, on Bedford Road in Armonk, is believed to have been built in the late 1700's. John Smith, a former captain in the Continental Army, operated the house as a tavern, post office, and stopping place for the Danbury stage as early as 1797. Smith was active in town politics, and his tavern was a major local meeting place. Smith's son Samuel continued to operate the tavern until his own death in 1884.

Since 1974, the building has belonged to the North Castle Historical Society and is now open to the public as a museum.