Colonial Taverns: Where a Revolution Was Brewing

Name: Colonial Taverns: Where a Revolution Was Brewing
Start: 2026-08-09
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Union Township

A free history program titled "Colonial Taverns: Where a Revolution Was Brewing" will be presented by Chester County park ranger Jay Erb on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. The event takes place at the Visitor Center at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Union Township, exploring the significant role colonial taverns played during the American Revolution.

Date: Aug 9, 2026
Location: Union Township

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Colonial Taverns: Where a Revolution Was Brewing

Date: Aug 9, 2026
Location: Union Township

History American Revolution Lecture

Event summary

Highlights

Presentation by Chester County park ranger Jay Erb
Focus on colonial taverns' role in the American Revolution
Free admission
Held at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

The program "Colonial Taverns: Where a Revolution Was Brewing" offers a historical exploration into the pivotal role that colonial taverns had during the American Revolution. This educational event is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2 p.m.

Chester County park ranger Jay Erb will lead the presentation, offering insights into how these establishments served as vital centers for social and political discourse that helped fuel the revolutionary spirit. The program is held at the Visitor Center located within the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Union Township, USA. It is presented by the Friends of Hopewell Furnace.

Attendance to this engaging historical program is free of charge, making it accessible to the public interested in learning more about this period of American history.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site; www.readingeagle.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Union Township

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