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- A Tavern and a Village: Leather Corner Post in OrefieldLeather Corner Post Bar & Grille, Orefield, PA
We're going to visit one of the Lehigh Valley's more popular historic taverns on this day as we check out the Leather Corner Post Bar & Grill in Orefield.
Opened in 1861 as a hotel and stagecoach stop on the road from New Tripoli to Allentown, the Leather Corner Post served mostly farmers taking their produce to market in Allentown and Bethlehem. It's been more of a bar/restaurant type place since 1956. It has a few Best Dive Bar awards to its credit and was also featured on America's Best Restaurants. It's also a center of Pennsylvania Dutch culture in the area, famous for its boomba instruments hanging on the wall and its comfort-food menu.
Leather Corner Post is also the name of the small village that surrounds the tavern. We'll learn more about the origins of this name and the history of the venue. We may just have our first meetup horseshoes tournament while we're at it.
See you there!
