Jackson's History
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Old Chatham is one of the oldest hamlets in Chatham Town---and for years was
the most important. Settled circa 1770 and first known as Chatham, the village
prospered as an important stop on the Boston-Albany Turnpike.
President Teddy Roosevelt's great-grandfather once had a store on the very
same lot the Old Chatham House now stands. That building was destroyed by fire
in the early 1800's. At various times, the present structure has served as the
stagecoach overnight stop, a hardware store, and a gunsmith shop.
Although Old Chatham no longer supports "several public houses", Jackson's Old
Chatham House still offers old-fashioned dining and entertainment.
Jackson's Old Chatham House has been proudly owned and operated by the
Jackson family for four generations. The Jackson brothers, Ernest and Richard,
began this tradition at the Garick Pub on Queen's Drive in Liverpool, England
where they catered primarily to theatre goers and the aristocratic society 1800
to 1895.
William Jackson, Sr. built the present tavern in Old Chatham in 1945 and
expanded its facilities in 1956 to accommodate an ever growing patronage. Mr.
Jackson and his wife Florence continued to graciously serve their patrons until
their retirement in 1969.
William Jackson, Jr. owned and operated the restaurant with his wife Linda until
his retirement from the business in 1999. "Billy" still likes to drop by and make
sure all the old family traditions are being carried out. His famous line "How often
do we get together" still hangs over the entrance way and is heard regularly in
the tavern.
Barry Jackson along with his wife Leya still offer old-fashioned fine dining and
entertainment.
the most important. Settled circa 1770 and first known as Chatham, the village
prospered as an important stop on the Boston-Albany Turnpike.
President Teddy Roosevelt's great-grandfather once had a store on the very
same lot the Old Chatham House now stands. That building was destroyed by fire
in the early 1800's. At various times, the present structure has served as the
stagecoach overnight stop, a hardware store, and a gunsmith shop.
Although Old Chatham no longer supports "several public houses", Jackson's Old
Chatham House still offers old-fashioned dining and entertainment.
Jackson's Old Chatham House has been proudly owned and operated by the
Jackson family for four generations. The Jackson brothers, Ernest and Richard,
began this tradition at the Garick Pub on Queen's Drive in Liverpool, England
where they catered primarily to theatre goers and the aristocratic society 1800
to 1895.
William Jackson, Sr. built the present tavern in Old Chatham in 1945 and
expanded its facilities in 1956 to accommodate an ever growing patronage. Mr.
Jackson and his wife Florence continued to graciously serve their patrons until
their retirement in 1969.
William Jackson, Jr. owned and operated the restaurant with his wife Linda until
his retirement from the business in 1999. "Billy" still likes to drop by and make
sure all the old family traditions are being carried out. His famous line "How often
do we get together" still hangs over the entrance way and is heard regularly in
the tavern.
Barry Jackson along with his wife Leya still offer old-fashioned fine dining and
entertainment.
The Jackson's Old Chatham House LTD website created and maintained by Rhonda DeGroodt.