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BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — So, here’s the deal: Bob Welch, a local name you’ve heard if you’re anywhere near Buckingham, is rolling up his sleeves. He’s got plans to breathe life back into the iconic General Greene Inn. This joint, smack dab where Durham and Old York roads kiss, is about to get a makeover.
The big news broke courtesy of Supervisor Paul Calderaio, who dropped it on Facebook. Guy’s been hustling to save that old gem for years, along with every other local who loves a slice of history. He laid it out, saying, “Today we have an opportunity to save the General Greene Inn and I’m very happy to be here with a Buckingham resident who is very much a pillar of the community.” Talk about a love letter to the past.
Bobby Welch, for those out of the loop, isn’t just any name in town. He’s restored places in Doylestown, New Hope, and right here in Buckingham. The man’s got history in his veins. Cue the man himself, all jazzed up: “The General Greene Inn has a special place in my heart,” Welch said. “I’ve always had my eye on it for years and years. I’m looking forward to giving it some love and investment because it’s a beautiful building inside and out.”
Sure, some folks get things done, but Welch? He’s the golden touch, at least according to Calderaio, who said, “I look forward to working with Bob to restore The General Greene Inn back to its former glory.”
A Quick History Lesson: The place isn’t just bricks and mortar. It opened its doors in 1763 as Henry Jamison’s vision. Fast forward to 1776, and it becomes General Greene’s HQ during the Revolution. The guy ordered boats that helped Washington do his famous Delaware River crossing—with a little help from this very spot. How’s that for a legacy?
This inn and tavern have switched names more times than you can count. Known as Bogart’s Tavern back in the day when Jamison’s widow tied the knot with John Bogart, it’s a living museum of tales.
Welch chimed in about his work with the township, sprinkling some goodwill: “I’ve worked with the township before and great people like Paul Calderaio and his leadership, and the other supervisors, Maggie and John. They’ve always shown me great courtesy and respect. That’s a big reason why I wanted to do this, because I know I can get something done.”
The General Greene Inn wasn’t just a pit stop; it was once a buzzing hub of revolutionary chatter. The Bucks County Committee of Safety huddled there in 1775, cooking up plans against British rule. Cups clinked as patriots plotted, no lie.
Check more about the history of landmarks in Bucks County.
Now, won’t it be something to see the General Greene Inn turn back the clock, strutting its old-school swagger back into the spotlight? Count me in.
