What we’re about
Welcome to the Bucks County and Lehigh Valley Historic Tavern Trail! Bucks and Lehigh (and neighboring) Counties in Pennsylvania are rich in history, dating back to colonial times. This group will explore that history through the bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants that have served these communities for hundreds of years and played a part in the history of our nation. Think McCoole's Red Lion Inn, Brick Tavern Inn, Spinnerstown Inn, Jamison Publick House, Bethlehem Hotel and many more.
So if you're interested in meeting new people, socializing, soaking in the historic atmosphere and learning something about the history of these establishments, this group is for you.
Meetups will be monthly to semi-monthly at a rotating location, and most events will feature a historic presentation of some kind. Just casual get-togethers where we have a chance to mix-and-mingle, enjoy some food and drink, make intelligent conversation and learn something about the history of the venue where we're meeting. No dues, fees or cover charges, this is a fun thing for me, not a side hustle.
See you on the trail!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Local Flavor Since the 18th Century: Morgan's in MeyersvilleMorgan's, Allentown, PA
We're going to check out another Lehigh Valley classic on this day as we head to Morgan's in Meyersville (South Whitehall Township) for drinks and lunch.
It's been Morgan's since 2005, under the leadership of executive chef Blake Morgan. But the building is an old farmhouse that predates the Revolutionary War and has been a tavern, stagecoach stop, hotel, Italian restaurant and more throughout its storied history. If you've been in the Lehigh Valley for a while, you may remember it as the Meyersville Hotel, which is perhaps its best known incarnation.
Today it's a modern family restaurant known for its locally sourced cuisine. But you can still see the original stone walls and wooden beams of the old 18th-century farmhouse that it once was.
We'll meet for drinks and lunch starting at 1 p.m. Hopefully, I'll find some more interesting historical details to share.
See you there!
