Tell us your Tavern story.

108 North Market Street was built in 1849 as a home and doctor’s office. It served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. In 1931, during prohibition, an enterprising young woman and her husband bought it and moved their restaurant into it, a tavern that sold no alcohol. 90+ years of rich history follow. We want it all. Tell us your Tavern story. Click here for details.

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Sneak Peak

We’re inviting you to come join us at Mercantile 1931 for a Holiday Pop-up Shop and a sneak peak of what is to come in 2024!

Saturday, December 16th from 11 - 5

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Summertime

Catch up with The Tavern on the Square, opening soon!

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June Progress

Check out our renovation progress at The Tavern on the Square in New Wilmington, Pa!

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The Pilgrim

Tavern pilgrim, Jon Hart shares his family’s story of three generations of service at The Tavern on the Square in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

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It’s the Climb

Tavern owners Matt and Maggie Noble take moment during the restoration of The Tavern on the Square in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

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Takes a Village

Matt and Maggie Noble team up with local young filmmaker to share their inspiration for The Tavern 2023 Restoration.

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Tavern Meet Cute

Kiersten and Talbot Reiber remember their first meeting at The Tavern on the Square nearly twenty years ago.

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A Fine Art Field Note

A visit to a New Wilmington-based painter’s studio inspires a longer look at the nature around us.

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Christmas Past

Marty Capoferri remembers bringing the party to The Tavern on the Square his first Christmas in New Wilmington.

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Thanks Giving

We are tuned-in to all we have to be grateful for here in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania and share our gratitude for what life in a small country town has taught us, so far.

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Field Notes: Glacial Till Farm

Tavern on the Square owners Matt and Maggie Noble share field notes from their visit with Derek Kellogg of Glacial Till Farm in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.

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Demo Days

Demo on the 1849 building has begun! We’re tackling a full exterior siding restoration, kitchen gut job, ceiling removal and more all this month. Lots to tell you about!

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Three Miracles

The Tavern has been closed before. From 2005 to 2008, the fate of the New Wilmington landmark was unknown. Susan and Joe Hougelman gave it all they had and needed a bit more to open the doors in 2009…

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Thanksgiving 1967

‘We’re going out!’ Mary Beth from Grapevine, TX remembers Thanksgiving dinner at The Tavern, 1967.

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A New Chapter

Matt: We should buy The Tavern

Maggie: You’re crazy