FOMT invites all to the village holiday tree lighting event on Saturday, December 10 starting at 4PM. Colonial carolers, a carol sing-along, and refreshments will add to the festive atmosphere. The tree will be powered up at 6:00 PM.
Ghostwalk Cancelled – October 22, 2011
West Bradford Township has cancelled the Ghostwalk scheduled for Saturday, October 22 and accordingly Martin’s Tavern will not be hosting refreshments as originally announced. The cancellation is due to the likelihood that the portion of Strasburg Road leading to the western side of the village will still be under construction and therefore unsafe for pedestrian traffic.
Annual Memorial Day Parade – May 29, 2011
On May 29, the village of Marshallton will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring past and present veterans and military serving our country. The parade, organized by the Marshallton Conservation Trust, begins at 1:30 from Sugarsbridge Rd. and proceeds to the Bradford Cemetery on Northbrook Rd. The parade will include the West Bradford Fire Dept., VFW, Sen. Andy Dinniman, Rep. Chris Ross and guest speaker Lawrence Davidson, Luken’s Band, Boy Scout troops, children with decorated bikes and trikes, antique cars and a hay wagon with Uncle Sam aboard. Following the ceremony, Friends of Martin’s Tavern will provide refreshments at Martin’s Tavern park.
2010 Holiday Tree Lighting Pictures
Here are some photos taken while in attendance at this year’s Tree Lighting event. – Mark MLD Media
FOMT’s Linda Kaat, Stalwart Defender of Historic Places
The Friend’s of Martin’s Tavern is proud to note that our officer, long time organizer, and perennial motive force has been the subject of a moving feature article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Congrats for the recognition and thanks for all the historic icons you helped save over the years, Linda!
2010 Holiday Tree Lighting
A highlight of village life since the Friends of Martin’s Tavern first started hosting the event, the Marshallton Village Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday December 11th from 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM.
Please join us for good cheer, holiday music, and refreshments!
Fall Family Fun Festival & Ghost Walk
The West Bradford Township Historical and Recreation Commissions are teaming up to present this year’s Fall Family Fun Festival in Marshallton on Saturday, October 23rd from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM.
Apple Cider, donuts, pumpkin painting, hayrides, storytelling, and a bonfire will keep the young people busy while the Tour and Ghost Walk of Historic Marshallton will entertain those adults willing to be frightened and enlightened.
As in years past, The Friends of Martin’s Tavern will reward with hot dogs and cider any who dare to make the short walk up Strasburg road to visit us.
The rain date for all events is Sunday, October 24th. Be sure to check the township event page for more information.
2010 Donors’ Wine & Cheese Social
On September 25th we were blessed with perfect weather for our donors’ wine and cheese party. The seventy patrons who attended were rewarded with delicious food courtesy of owner Warren Scott and Chef David Cox both of the The Marshallton Inn and some fine wine courtesy of Alice and John Weygandt, Proprietors of Stargazers Vineyard.
Senator Andy Dinniman made time for us in his busy schedule, Craig Rybinski had the gardens looking fantastic, and Peggy Dixon and Pat Gedney created floral arrangement we swear came from a shop. The strains of harp music from Juliana Nagy in period costume added a lovely touch to the afternoon.
2010 Memorial Day Parade
The Friends of Martin’s Tavern hosted the after-party at the largest and most well-attended Memorial Day parade in quite some time.
Here are some images from the day:
The Veteran's Color Guard Leads the Way
A Reenactor Honor Guard Marches By
Waving from the FOMT Float
The Bike and Wagon Contingent Queues Up
The Lukens Band - Providing the Patriotic Soundtrack
The Ceremony at West Bradford Cemetery
The Friends of Martin’s Tavern extends its gratitude to all who turned out to make it a memorable and meaningful memorial day.
2010 Memorial Day Parade Reception
The Friends of Martin’s Tavern will host a reception for all following the 2010 Annual Memorial Day Parade and Program.
The parade will take place on Sunday, May 30th and include a children’s patriotic bike decoration contest. Scooters, wagons, strollers and decorated pets are also welcome. There will be a ‘best-in-show’ prize of $100. Contestants are to gather at the Goddard School at 12:45.
The parade will begin at 1:00 PM and proceed down Strasburg and Northbrook Roads to the Bradford Cemetery where a memorial program will be held.
Afterwards all attendees are welcome at Martin’s Tavern where refreshments will be served and the grand prize winner will be announced.
The Friends of Martin’s Tavern also wishes to salute Marshallton resident Nancy Busby, who has been the driving force behind the Memorial Day parade for over two decades. Here is Nancy enjoying a well deserved snack at Martin’s Tavern after a prior year’s parade.
Here are some FOMT members and neighbors awaiting the arrival of a prior years’ parade.
