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There is Over 100 Years of History for “Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews” in Philadelphia
In 1917, the first Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews were made in Philadelphia and it hasn’t stopped since, writes 6abc. Today, they are a beloved treat for many. However, it started as a war ration for military troops during World War I, due to its high protein ingredients. “It’s the original energy bar,” said Deb Turoczy, senior…
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The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County
Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes Andre DeBonis for EnergyPortal.eu. Chester was the earliest settlement in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682 by William Penn, who…
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Filmmaker Restores Sarobia, a Lost Alice in Wonderland Sculpture Garden in Bensalem
The lost “Alice in Wonderland” sculpture garden of Sarobia, which captivated visitors in the 1920s, has been unearthed and brought back to life within Neshaminy State Park, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times. The garden, originally created by prominent Philadelphia naturalists Sara and Robert Logan, was rediscovered by local YouTuber Tom…
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Historic Bristol Borough is One of Pennsylvania’s Oldest Towns
The Bucks County borough of Bristol has a fascinating history as one of the oldest towns in Pennsylvania, and the county, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Bristol, settled by Quakers in 1681, took the namesake of a town in England. It originally served as a port town where people could travel, via steamboat, to…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Photo Still in Existence
Philadelphia is notable for being a city of firsts, but one “first” distinction it has that may not be known by many is being the first city where someone took a photo, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. The photo was taken in 1839 by Joseph Saxton, an engineer and watchmaker with an…
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Ghostly Getaways: Exploring the Most Haunted Sites in Bucks County
As Halloween approaches, haunted sites in Bucks County are harrowing enough to frighten visitors all year long. Bensalem’s Growden Mansion is believed to be the site of Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. Accounts of phantom figures and time bending battle sounds of the Revolutionary War are enough to…
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Northeast Philadelphia’s Budd Company Pioneered Modern Transit with Innovative Steel Use
Despite Pittsburgh having the official nickname “The Steel City,” it’s Philadelphia that is responsible for the steel that is used in modern transit nationwide, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Budd Company, a Philadelphia-based firm founded by Edward Gowen Budd, played a critical role in the incorporation of steel used in trains,…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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In Final Interview, Phillies’ Great Dick Allen Put His Life, MLB Career into Perspective
Over his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Dick Allen had his share of ups and down, both on and off the field, writes William Kashatus for Pennsylvania Heritage. His career accomplishments after his Major League debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1963 include winning the NL Rookie of the Year, being named to…
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Norristown Forum Explores Fate of Former Montgomery County Prison
A forum was held recently in Norristown to discuss the preservation of the former Montgomery County prison, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The participants of the forum listened to a panel of experts, including an advocate for penal reform. Those in favor of preservation say the prison could be repurposed in some way…
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Perkasie Park Camp Meeting Still a Modern Hub After a Century of Evolution
Pennsylvania’s rich history of religious retreats finds its spotlight in the Perkasie Park Camp Meeting, writes Benjamin Harvey for Pennsylvania Heritage. Founded in 1882, this sacred gathering rapidly gained traction. Merely four years post-establishment, the Perkasie Central News highlighted an “immense auditorium” set up for the year’s camp meeting, which saw attendance figures soaring…
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Historic Reenactments to Return to Washington Crossing. Read to Learn When
A historic Bucks County park will soon begin its annual reenactments of one of the country’s most important and remembered moments. Washington Crossing Historic Park, located in the town of the same name, is set to begin their popular reenactments of then-general George Washington’s harrowing crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night of 1776.…
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Bucks County History: Delaware Canal Seen in Picture from Over 100 Years Ago
The Yardley Historical Association, located at 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, recently posted a picture of the Delaware Canal from over 100 years ago. As a part of their ‘Souvenir Folder’, the association shared a card showing Lock 5, looking north toward the Letchworth Avenue bridge. The Lock is a part of the bridge system that…
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Learn About Bucks County’s Haunted Past at This Upcoming Ghost Tour
For those looking for a good scare this Halloween season, a town in Bucks County is offering a guided tour full of haunted history. Historic Fallsington, Inc. will be hosting the “Spirits of the Past” tour in the village of Fallsington on Oct. 22, with tours beginning at 6:30 PM. “Explore the historic village at…
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Landmark in Nearby Byberry Added to Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia Historical Commission has added the Byberry Store located in far Northeast Philadelphia near Bucks County to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Kimberly Haas for the Hidden City. The structure was constructed circa 1810 and has since served as a general store, post office, blacksmith shop, and dwelling. The nomination for the building…
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Lambertville Historical Society to Host Historic House Tours Later This Month
The Lambertville Historical Society will be hosting its 40th Annual Autumn House Tour this month, showing the most historic estates in the New Jersey town. The self-guided tour, which will be held on Oct. 22 from 11 AM – 5 PM, will take attendees through Lambertville and show them several homes that have stood in…
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Bucks County History: The Anniversary of the End of the Infamous Doan Gang
A book that is close to a century old tells the story of how Bucks County’s most well-known crime families effectively came to an end. The book “Daily Stories of Pennsylvania” by Frederic A. Godcharles, published in 1924, is a collection of stories and newspaper articles written throughout the state that tell an interesting piece…
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Learn About George Washington’s Time in Bucks County During Upcoming Lantern Tour
An upcoming tour will allow Bucks County residents and visitors to learn about one of the country’s most famous leaders. Washington Crossing Historic Park will be offering a guided lantern tour on Oct. 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. The tour will include a history presentation on the conditions the men of George Washington’s army…
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