Gettysburg
is steeped in history. The Battle of
Gettysburg was fought here between July 1 and July 3, 1863. The battle was the largest in terms of
casualties and is considered the turning point in the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln gave one his best
known speeches here, the Gettysburg Address, on November 19, 1863 at the
Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
But
that isn’t the only history in this town.
The Dobbins House Tavern, built in 1776 by Reverend Alexander Dobbin, is
the oldest structure standing in Gettysburg.
It’s rumored to have been the 1st stop on the Underground
Railroad, north of the Mason-Dixie Line.
And it’s listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
The
Dobbins House Tavern is a must for visitors to the Gettysburg area. One of the area’s best dining experiences
can be found at the house at the Alexander
Dobbin Dining Room. Dinner is served
by elegant candlelight in a traditional colonial manner. Start off with a cup of their Porridge of the Day, cooked 1776 style right
over hot coals. Then, proceed to the
main course and try their hearty cuts of Prime Rib, Roast Duck, Seafarer Feasts,
or (our favorite) Drunken Scallops. Top
it all off with a signature cocktail or a mug of homemade cider.
If
an elegant dinner isn’t on your menu, stop by their Springhouse Tavern, set “amidst three natural springs and two
glowing fireplaces.” Quench your thirst
with a Tumbler of Draught Beer or a Flagon Bottle of Beer. Porridge is on the menu too (and it’s tasty)
– order 1 or 2 gills. Now that’s
colonial talk! Hearty sandwiches are
available too along with a delicious Colony Crab Dip.
To
learn more, visit www.dobbinhouse.com
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