Montgomery's Tavern was the site of an uprising during the Upper Canada Rebellion, a movement driven by dissatisfaction with the colonial government's governance, electoral rights, and socio-economic conditions. On that day, a group of rebels gathered at the tavern to mobilize support for their cause, which included demands for greater democracy and resistance against what they viewed as a corrupt elite. The rebels, primarily composed of local farmers and laborers, sought to overthrow the existing power structure.The confrontation began when loyalist forces, made up of the local militia and regular troops, advanced on the tavern after reports of the rebellious assembly. The battle was brief, marked by musket fire and disarray among the rebels who were poorly organized and equipped compared to the disciplined loyalist troops. They were quickly overwhelmed, and many were taken prisoner, leading to significant casualties among the insurrectionists.Though the rebellion was quelled at Montgomery's Tavern, the sentiments that fueled it persisted. In the years following this skirmish, discussions regarding reform in Upper Canada intensified. Events like this battle crystallized the frustrations of the populace and ultimately contributed to the eventual political changes in the Province of Canada, including responsible government in the 1840s.