From Colonial times to the present, the warmth and ambiance of Bucks County's inns and taverns have ceaselessly beckoned those seeking refreshment or rest from the rigors of the road. Whether welcomed by the glow of a crackling fire or the sounds of lively conversation, guests were sure to find sustenance, shelter, companionship, and camaraderie within their walls. Besides providing lodging, these celebrated "publick houses" have long played an important role in the development of this richly historical region as meeting places, stagecoach stops, news centers, entertainment venues, polling stations, and auction houses. Bucks County Inns and Taverns documents how these establishments were once the focal point of rural and town life and how many continue today as landmarks, inspiring a sense of pride in Bucks County residents.
Kathleen Zingaro Clark, president of Historia Productions and author of Bucks County, is a researcher, writer, and presenter dedicated to preserving the history of this unique Pennsylvania region. She has assembled a captivating assortment of vintage photographs from the archives of preservationists, collectors, longtime residents, and historical societies throughout Bucks County.