YES… a Revolutionary Pub Crawl for America 250 is coming to Bernardsville, New Jersey, Saturday, October 10, 2026. Is there a better way to honor America’s 250th anniversary than to join General Washington, Ben Franklin & other time travelers for an unforgettable journey through history & the town of Bernardsville, New Jersey? We don’t think so….
A fundraiser to support the Mr. Local History Project and its efforts to share history with a social twist.
Help make this a big success and share Bernardsville’s great American history.
Sponsorships Available:
Sponsors Needed – Support the Cause
Join Revolution Pub Crawls and the Mr. Local History Project to help promote our town, our history, and this fun event. Support the Mr. Local History cause to present to the world the beautiful town and history of Bernardsville, New Jersey
Bernardsville, New Jersey
America 250 Rev War Pub Crawl – Saturday, October 10, 2026
A Historic Revolutionary Pub Crawl in historic Bernardsville, New Jersey
Step back in time and raise a glass to history.
This isn’t just an event—it’s history, experienced.
Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in historic Bernardsville, New Jersey, for an immersive evening where the American Revolution comes alive. General Washington and Dr. Franklin will introduce you to other time travelers and take you on a journey through time, visiting three secret locations, at each a 20-30-minute theatrical presentation, sips and nibbles. All for a great cause: a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mr. Local History Project
Food and drink are thoughtfully woven into the experience—but the real focus is the storytelling, the setting, and the sense that you’ve stepped into another time. Part town tour, part history lesson, part party… totally unforgettable! Come curious. Leave inspired. And maybe just a little more patriotic. We encourage you to dress up and be a real part of the event. Bring a group of friends for a fun historic afternoon.
Event Details:
Location: Bernardsville, NJ (Check-in to Follow)
Check-in: TBA
Event Time: 12:30
Stops: 3 secret locations
Includes: Live performances, guided crawl, unforgettable experience
At each stop, enjoy:
A 20–30 minute live historical presentation
Stories, secrets, and surprises from the birth of a nation
A drink in hand (“sipping and nipping” encouraged 2 of 3)
Whether you’re a history buff, a social adventurer, or just looking for a unique afternoon out, this experience blends education, entertainment, and a little mischief.
Space is Limited
Bring a Group of Friends to enjoy a one-time Great Night Out.
Come Ready to Participate.
You can even rent a great theater costume from our friends at the Basking Ridge Trilogy Repertory Theater group. “Trilogy Repertory has a wide variety of costumes available for musicals, plays, and everything in between! We have worked with fellow theatres, schools, and professional organizations in helping them with their costume needs.” Click for Info
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About Revolutionary Pub Crawls
If most history organizations feel like lectures, Revolutionary Crawls & Events is the opposite. This group has built its entire identity around turning the American Revolution into a live, social experience that people actually want to attend. Instead of sitting through a traditional tour, participants move through historic towns, stepping into real locations where costumed interpreters bring figures like Washington and Franklin to life. Along the way, guests stop in taverns and local spots, blending storytelling with food, drinks, and conversation. The result is something far more engaging than a history lesson. It feels like you are inside the story itself.
What really sets them apart is their focus on experience over instruction. They are not just presenting facts. They are creating moments. By mixing immersive theater, humor, and a relaxed social atmosphere, they make history approachable and memorable without losing its substance. Since launching in 2016, they have grown these events across river towns like Lambertville and New Hope, proving there is a real appetite for history when it is delivered in a way that feels alive and interactive. Their approach also supports local businesses and builds community, giving their events a broader impact beyond entertainment.
At its core, the organization is driven by a simple but powerful belief that history should be felt, not memorized. That idea shows up in every part of what they do. You are not just hearing about the Revolutionary War. You are walking the same streets, meeting the characters, and experiencing the setting in a way that sticks with you long after the event ends. It is a modern take on public history that trades passive learning for active participation, and that is exactly why it works so well.
