Pages & Places: Historic Sugartown & Bindery/Baldwin's Book Barn w/ Lunch
About this Event
HISTORIC SUGARTOWN & BOOK BINDERY -
Along Sugartown Road in Malvern stands the remarkably intact and lovingly restored, 19th-century village of Sugartown. In the early 1800s, with the American Revolution behind them, Sugartown’s early residents established a school, general store, businesses and meeting places, creating a vibrant crossroads that provided goods and services to its surrounding farming community. The village was soon known as Shugart’s Town, after tavern keeper Eli Shugart, and served as a vital stop for weary travelers hauling wagonloads of goods to the markets of Philadelphia and other parts of the county. Sugartown remained a social, educational, commercial and municipal center throughout the 1800s.
Today, Sugartown offers a window into American life in an early 19th-century rural crossroads village. Through the preservation efforts of Historic Sugartown, Inc., visitors experience how people came together to conduct business, exchange news, and shared their lives as a community.
The Book Bindery houses more than 2500 tools and machinery, most of which belonged to the late reknowned bookbinders Fred & Elke Shehadah.
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BALDWIN'S BOOK BARN -
The Book Barn was built in 1822 and is a five-story building which exudes bookish charm with its cozy nooks, stone walls, friendly atmosphere, wood-burning stove, and shelf upon shelf of books, maps, and prints. Baldwin’s Book Barn is an inveterate and unique institution of Chester County, Pennsylvania where people have come for decades to buy and sell books.
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STOVE & TAP WEST CHESTER -
Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Stove & Tap, a restaurant and bar located in the heart of West Chester, PA. We proudly bring our bold flavors and dynamic dining experience to West Chester, promising an unparalleled culinary adventure. At Stove & Tap, we aim to deliver ever-changing menus featuring the freshest local ingredients prepared to perfection, ensuring each dining experience is truly unforgettable. Join us and indulge in a culinary journey filled with big flavor and big personality in an exciting environment.
Participants may choose from the following options:
- Turkey Club
- All American Burger
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Depart Bristol Books & Bindery
🕑: 10:00 AM
Arrive at Historic Sugartown
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Guided Tour of Village & Book Bindery
Info: Explore The General Store, Sharpless Worrall House, Saddler's Shop and House, see a bookbinding class in action in The Book Bindery, William Garrett House, Hannah Cheever House, The Bank Barn, and The Carriage Museum.
🕑: 11:45 AM
Depart Historic Sugartown
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Arrive at & Explore Baldwin's Book Barn
Info: Get lost in the 5 floors of this unique bookstore built in 1822, and find yourself a treasure!
🕑: 12:45 PM
Depart Baldwin's Book Barn
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch at Stove & Tap West Chester
🕑: 03:00 PM
Arrive back at Bristol Books & Bindery
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 149.00 to USD 159.00
