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Tavern Night at the Dewees Tavern

Collegeville food & drink

Historic Trappe sets a German-themed buffet inside the Dewees Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 8, with wine, hard cider, and locally made beer poured alongside dinner and dessert. Seats are through Historic Trappe, and the old tavern room does the atmosphere work itself.

When: Thu, Sep 24 · 5:00 PM Where: Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main Street, Trappe

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