>> HISTORY and Deputy Attorney General of Washington County — with a tour of his former home, the Bradford House Museum. Admission to this National Historic Landmark and 18th-century architectural showpiece is free during the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, held July 9–12, 2020. 6. THE GOLDEN EAGLE INN, BEDFORD Next, stop at The Pub at the Golden Eagle Inn where it’s never too early for some Christmas Cheer, a cocktail comprised of bourbon, blueberry, blood orange, and cranberry. The 16-room inn dates back to 1794 and was the first brick building built in Bedford. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. 8. BLUE BIRD DISTILLING, PHOENIXVILLE Visit this award-winning, grain-to-glass distillery for a cocktail made with one of their many whiskeys, including single malt, American wheat, rye, white rye, and four-grain bourbon whiskey. It’s worth the trip just to see their amazing still, which was built in Germany and is all copper, ensuring the purest flavors. 5. WEST OVERTON VILLAGE & MUSEUM, WEST OVERTON Learn how Old Farm Pure Rye Whiskey was produced back in 1810 with a visit to this site, the birthplace of Pittsburgh’s famed industrialist, Henry Clay Frick, who was the grandson of Abraham Overholt, the original owner of the prosperous Overholt Whiskey distillery. Today, you can walk through the village’s 18 buildings — including the distillery museum — to see how rye was transformed into the famed whiskey. 7. THISTLE FINCH DISTILLERY, LANCASTER Step back in time with a classic rye whiskey cocktail, or enjoy free samples of distinctive, small batch spirits. Learn about the history and process of distilling with a tour of the distillery, located in the former Walter Schnader Tobacco Warehouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. 9. 1675 SPIRITS, BRISTOL Located along the oldest highway in America — King’s Highway — 1675 Spirits is dedicated to picking out the perfect grains at Castle Valley Mill in Bucks County to craft whiskey and vodka. All ingredients are sourced from within 100 miles of the mill, which has been grinding grains since 1730 using a stone ground mill. 10. MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, PHILADELPHIA Pre-dating the Whiskey Rebellion by just a few years, the spirit of rebellion was instilled during the country’s push for independence. Learn about the people who fought and the events that took place as you explore an impressive collection of objects, works of art, manuscripts, and printed works. Admission is included with purchase of your pass. PHOTO BY J. FUSCO FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA® Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia The @WhiskeyRebellionTrail is officially here! Celebrating the first chapter of American Whiskey, this trail includes 75 craft distilleries throughout the greater Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington, DC., and Baltimore area. @VISIT_PA visitPA.com 15
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