Historic Smithton Inn Turns 250
February 20, 2013
Yep, you read it correctly... the Historic Smithton Inn Bed and Breakfast in Ephrata, PA turns 250 years old this year!!! It’s
not always possible to trace history back over 250 years, but that’s exactly
what we're doing in 2013.
Built in 1763, our tavern turned bed and breakfast is
filled with memories and experiences long forgotten over the centuries.
Only three families have ever owned the Smithton Inn and we, the current caretakers,
are looking forward to celebrating the history of our Inn with the
community.
filled with memories and experiences long forgotten over the centuries.
Only three families have ever owned the Smithton Inn and we, the current caretakers,
are looking forward to celebrating the history of our Inn with the
community.
We wanted to celebrate this milestone anniversary, but we didn't want the focus to rest entirely on our property... we want it to be a celebration of
the Ephrata Community and its history, growth and development over the years. That’s
why we’re planning a number of special events throughout the year where we can
both celebrate with and give back to the community we call home.
the Ephrata Community and its history, growth and development over the years. That’s
why we’re planning a number of special events throughout the year where we can
both celebrate with and give back to the community we call home.
We've planned over half a dozen special events in
2013, in honor of the 250th anniversary, including a summertime
Gala. All the events will benefit local charities and non-profit
organizations. Here's what we've got planned:
2013, in honor of the 250th anniversary, including a summertime
Gala. All the events will benefit local charities and non-profit
organizations. Here's what we've got planned:
2/21: Business After Hours with the Ephrata Area Chamber of Commerce, benefitting Ephrata Area Social Services
4/21: Jazz Brunch, benefitting Ephrata School District music programs
6/21: 250th Anniversary Gala, benefitting the Ephrata Cloister and the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley
8/25: Back to School Ice Cream Social, benefitting the Ephrata Area Education Foundation
11/3: Historic Smithton Hootenanny!, benefitting the Ephrata Recreation Center
12/1: Countdown to Christmas Clock Lighting, benefitting the Ephrata Cloister Choir
For
more details on the Smithton Inn’s 250th celebration and to buy tickets to attend the events, visit our website https://www.historicsmithtoninn.com/250Anniversary.html.
And don’t miss out on this unique glimpse at a very historically significant
part of Ephrata’s past!!