America250: The Pineville Tavern and a "plan" for the Battle of Trenton

We'll continue our America250 celebration of colonial-era taverns and the roles they played during the Revolutionary War with a visit to the Pineville Tavern in Buckingham Township, central Bucks County.

Dating to 1742, the Pineville Tavern has operated as a tavern since at least the 1760s and was one of 13 inaugural recipients of Bucks County tavern licenses in the 1830s. Much of the current building likely dates to this period.

In December 1776, it may have been the site of an intelligence operation when Continental Army General William Alexander, recently released in a prisoner swap after being captured by British and Hessian troops during the Battle of Long Island, allegedly briefed Alexander Hamilton and a Continental Army intelligence officer here on Hessian positions across the Delaware River in New Jersey, information that was key to Washington's successful surprise attack on the Hessians a few weeks later on Christmas night.

The story appears to be mostly apocryphal, however General Alexander and Alexander Hamilton both fought with Washington at the Battle of Trenton and Washington did consult with the general (known as Lord Stirling) the night before the attack was launched. So we'll look at what's true and what's local legend at this event and explore more about how this part of Bucks County contributed to the Revolutionary War.

We'll have the authentically-restored 1742 Room to ourselves for lunch and drinks and they will do separate checks. Please note, this is a second-floor space with no elevator so you will need to be able to walk up a flight of stairs to attend this meetup.

See you there!