991 Trinity Ln

There are published photos of the home when it was a country store from the 19th century (see History of Upper Merion.) It also is documented as one of the first US post offices. Also documented that Thomas Jefferson had dinner here for six shillings when it was the Bird in Hand Tavern on his way to get marble from nearby quarry. Also, stagecoach depot to Philadelphia and Lancaster. Finally, there are 2 kitchens, one for the mother-in-law suite and private accessible entrance to from outside to the suite. Recently added a 4-season sunroom and deck. The land is the location of the First Thanksgiving proclaimed by the Continental congress while Washington's soldiers spent time here on the way to Valley Forge. General Howe's spy map shows the location of the tavern at the intersection of the road leading from Swedesford and Matsons Ford.