Tag: Bucks County Historical Society

Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of special events and tours, running from November 16 to…

The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries related to the infamous Doan…

The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution is officially open at the Mercer Museum on May 4, according to a staff report from The Island…

A borough of Bucks County has recently recognized a local couple for the maintenance of their prestigious and historic home.

The Borough of Doylestown recently…

The Bucks County Historical Society has unveiled plans to sell a 24-acre parcel known as the Hart property in Doylestown Township, writes Chris Ullery…

The historic Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, once the home of Henry Chapman Mercer, is currently undergoing a comprehensive survey of the condition of its facade…

The original official emblem of the Bucks County government was lost for decades until Harman Yerkes, president judge of county courts, set out to find…

A new playground is set to be opened to the public in Doylestown in mid-October, with its architecture modeled after a local castle.

The…

A popular museum in Bucks County will be hosting an event discussing the area’s history of true crime and other mysteries.

The Mercer Museum…

C&N announces that Kelley Cwiklinski has been promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Lending Officer, based in Doylestown.

As the Chief…

Like many places in Bucks County, Lahaska’s name and origins are steeped in the rich history of the Native Americans that once inhabited the…

Back during the Prohibition Era, an area of Bucks County saw itself involved in the midst of the drama and violence that came with the…

A Bucks County historical society is celebrating their impact on the community while also looking for new volunteers for the new year.

The Craven Hall…

Once the main hub of Quaker beliefs and ethics, Bucks County visitors and residents can now relive this history in a fun driving tour. Louise…

One of Bucks County’s oldest establishments is celebrating a major milestone, and the owner is inviting everyone to come celebrate. Jeff Werner wrote about…

The name of one of Bucks County’s most well-known inns has a very interesting history, and one local historian shared the namesake’s…

One of Bucks County’s most popular museums will be breaking ground on their new home in a historic local building this week.

The African…

A Bucks County church is set to continue a long-celebrated local tradition after a years-long hiatus due tot he recent pandemic. Staff writers…