About this season
Set in Switzerland County Indiana in the 1820's. "Tales from the Tavern" is a selection of true stories based on the recollections of Perret Dufour and letters from Jacob Weaver.
Episodes (7)
1. For Jackson shall be President
Aired 23 October 2022
The year is 1828 and President John Quincy Adams is running against General Andrew Jackson. Who has your vote? Join the denizens of the Eagle Tavern as they wrestle with this question. These stories are true. Welcome to the Eagle Tavern.
2. "I say massacre 'em!"
Aired 20 November 2022
Switzerland County Indiana is under attack. The boys of the Eagle Tavern only have one option. They must hunt down their oppressors and massacre them. No mercy is given as they plan to gather the scalps of their enemies. Plus, a romantic stroll at a husking bee draws Frederick and some of the boys into fisticuffs on the Kentucky side of the Ohio.
3. "Huzzah for the Republic!"
Aired 8 January 2023
Militia Training Day is here. The Eagle Tavern boys are ready to defend the honor of the Republic. Grab a glass of "O be Joyful" and join us as we celebrate the bulwark of this nation's liberty; the American Citizen Soldier.
4. "Clothes Make the Man"
Aired 19 February 2023
Caleb Mounts is running for office. In the time-honored Switzerland County tradition, Caleb is supplying "free ardent" for all his supporters. Plus, Caleb has hired Wm. French for some sartorial splendor. The boys of the Eagle Tavern are back. Sample the "free ardent" being dispensed by the candidate of your choice. It's the Switzerland County way, after all.
5. "Hats full of Money"
Aired 19 March 2023
The Eagle Tavern boys have a bad case of cabin fever. To warm things up they mix up a brew of new clothes, some erudite Latin phraseology, steam boating, the rosy cheeked beauty Miss Marguerite and top it off with the answer to the age-old question: can pigs fly. The result is a beverage even a liberal serving of the "ardent" can't surpass.
6. "Winning the Lottery"
Aired 21 May 2023
Can you really make money while you sleep? Which is more valuable: hard work, common sense or dreams? And just who is that cigar smoking stranger? You'll get these answers and more by " Winning the Lottery".
7. "Flatboating to New Orleans"
Aired 16 July 2023
The Mississippi River leads to New Orleans and fortune. Or does it? The boys take the risk to make some cash. But what will they give up in the process? We're "Flatboating to New Orleans" where someone may be keeping permanent company with the catfish.