Black Powder Tavern Lecture Series
Dinner-Lecture Series at the Black Powder Tavern in neighboring Valley Forge, PA
Room opens at 5PM • 1164 Valley Forge Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
We are happy to announce a new monthly dinner-lecture series at the Black Powder Tavern to benefit the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund. Each lecture will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
PLEASE ARRIVE BY 5:15pm TO AVOID PARKING ISSUES.
All beverages are included with the exception of alcoholic beverages which can be purchased for an additional charge. The all-inclusive price includes the dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, gratuity, taxes, the lecture, and a donation to the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund. We’ll be serving a special buffet dinner with dishes reminiscent of those served during colonial times in our area. Dinner will be served around 5:45pm
The price of the lecture is $53.99 per person. You Must make your reservation now as there is limited seating.
Each lecture will be Revolutionary War themed and will begin after dinner in the upstairs seating area. Feel free to bring your drink with you but there will be no Wait Staff Service upstairs. You must settle your bill for any alcohol beverages before you go to the lecture room. Speakers may bring books along to sign and sell after each lecture so make sure to purchase one before you leave.
UPCOMING LECTURES
The Historical Significance of Charles Thomson and Timothy Matlack in the American Revolution
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Join us on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 as we welcome Mike Teti as he presents The Historical Significance of Charles Thomson and Timothy Matlack in the American Revolution.This talk examines the contributions of Charles Thomson and Timothy Matlack, two Philadelphia revolutionaries whose administrative, intellectual, and political work was essential to the American cause yet largely overlooked in traditional narratives. By tracing their intertwined careers—from radical organizing and record keeping in the Continental Congress to the creation of Pennsylvania’s revolutionary government. Mike Teti highlights how independence depended not only on celebrated leaders but also on the steady, often invisible labor that made revolution and self government possible.
Mike Teti is a lifelong enthusiast of early Philadelphia history and an active volunteer, tour guide, and speaker in the region. He serves as vice president of the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation and is active with organizations such as the Independence Historical Trust, Carpenters’ Hall, the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, and the American Friends of Lafayette. Mike has led educational walking tours, organized historical events, and contributed to preservation projects, sharing his knowledge of Philadelphia’s founding era with diverse audiences. His work reflects a deep commitment to preserving and promoting the city’s rich historical heritage.