The early taverns of northern New England continue to capture our attention and invoke a nostalgia for simpler times when you could find a place to lodge, drink and eat and decide important matters for the betterment of communities. They remind us of the early days of stage travel, hearty fare, and stories told round the hearth fire amidst friends and strong drink. They existed in a time where the roads were being established, horse and coach days remained steadfast, and communities were evolving. The tavern was essential to the fabric of the early towns until they no longer served the health of their patrons and those with better logic eventually changed the function of these businesses. Whether a tavern stand or a temperance house, these places served their communities and their history echoes into the present. This booklet serves to provide a descriptive overview of taverns as well as a list of the places in Woodstock that have been identified to date.