Historic Inns of Phoenixville Dinner & Tour Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The Phoenixville Area Business Association will be presenting a Historic Inns of Phoenixville Dinner and Tour on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 starting at 6:00 PM. The tour will start at The Pickering Creek Inn (formerly the Mansion House) where participants will board a restored historic trolley. The tour will feature a drive-by narration of the important historical buildings in downtown Phoenxville, including the supervisors building (now 101 Bridge restaurant), The Colonial Theatre, Hotel Washington, Hotel Chester, The Columbia Bar & Grille and several churces on church street. Also included is a 15-20 minute walking tour of the newly opened Phoenixville Foundry, an amazing events venue in the old foundry building.

The tour will end with a 3-course dinner (with complimentary glass of wine) at the participants choice of The Pickering Creek Inn or Columbia Bar & Grille. Tickets are $65.00 and must be purchaed in advance. For individuals purchasing 4 or more tickets there is a 5% savings. Tickets can be purchased online at www.discoverphoenixville.com under calendar or in person at Steel City Coffee House or Fashionista's Salon. Any questions, please call Jane at 484-686-7792.

This would make a perfect Mother's Day gift as it is only a few days after Mother's Day.

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