The Dedication of R. Charlton’s Coffeehouse
November 20, 2009

To help preserve our pre-Revolutionary history of food and drink, MARS, Incorporated announced that its American Heritage line of Chocolate, Coffee & Tea will be available in the only 18th century coffeehouse in the United States.

When Colonial Williamsburg celebrated the opening of R. Charlton’s Coffeehouse, it was a major event. Historic interpreters, broadcast journalists, and leaders from both Colonial Williamsburg and MARS Incorporated were all there. The dedication took place on a crisp November day - ideal weather to introduce a place where visitors can sample delicious cups of American Heritage coffee, tea and chocolate.

All this is exciting news for chocolate lovers and history buffs alike. So for more information, please view our short video and read our press release. Then come and visit R. Charlton’s Coffeehouse in Colonial Williamsburg someday soon.

News Coverage

The R. Charlton’s opening was covered by TV stations including CNN, Fox, MSNBC, CNBC and TNT, and seen by over 1.5 million viewers. Clearly, lots of Americans are as interested in chocolate history as we are!