Historic
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Upcoming Open House to Delve Into the History of One of Warminster’s Most Historic Estates
A well-known estate in Warminster is offering residents and visitors the chance to learn about its history and current state in the area. The William Tennent House, located at 880 York Road, will be hosting a Fall Open House on Sept. 30 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Guided by an actor posing as the…
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NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ Used Parkesburg to Put 9/11 Impact in Perspective
On the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that shook our nation to its core, VISTA Today uncovered this gem from the archives of National Public Radio, which profiled Parkesburg two months after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack. All Things Considered host Noah Adams visited the Western Chester County borough – population about 3,500,…
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Lambertville Historical Society to Host Exhibit on the Town’s First Well-Known Photographer
The Lambertville Historical Society will be showing a series of photographs from the area’s frist high profile photographer. John A. Anderson was Lambertville’s first well-known photographer, with many of his pictures taken between 1890 – 1915. An exhibit of his high-resolution works will be held at the James Wilson Marshall House Museum, located at 60…
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Bucks County History: Influential Counterculture Activist Spent His Last Days in Solebury Township
The long and complicated story of one of the most well-known figures of the 1960s came to an end in Bucks County. Abbie Hoffman, a firebrand of the hippie movement, an influential anti-war activist during the Vietnam War, and the founder of the Youth International Party, also known as the Yippies, died in his Solebury…
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Learn All About Historic Trades and Skills at This Bucks County Mansion This Weekend
A historic estate in Bucks County will be hosting an informative lecture and demonstration on trades that took place during the country’s founding. Pennsbury Manor, located at 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road in Morrisville, will be hosting a demonstration on historic trades on Sept. 3 from 1 – 4 PM. “Come and witness some of the trades…
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Bucks County History: Girton Meat Market of Yardley Was Once a Staple of the Community
Several artifacts from Bucks County’s past have brought to light an old business that was once a mainstay in a popular town. The Yardley Historical Association, located at 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, recently posted a picture and an article from 1924 about the Girton Meat Market, which once stood on South Main Street.…
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New Film Marks 40th Anniversary of the Protests Sparked by Point Pleasant Water Project
An upcoming documentary will revisit one of the most contentious and groundbreaking protests ever to have occurred in Bucks County. The film, titled “Uprising Along the Delaware: How the Point Pleasant Water Project United Thousands in Civil Disobedience”, tells the story of the protests that erupted as work commenced on the massive water supply project.…
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Gather Place Museum Celebrates First-Year Anniversary with Reflective Garden Installation
Gather Place Museum, located at the Old A.M.E. Church of Yardley, has announced its first-year anniversary celebrations, commemorating a successful year of community engagement, historical preservation, and cultural enrichment. As part of the festivities, the museum is proud to unveil “A Place to Honor its Ancestors” featuring an honorary reflective garden bench and bricks installation,…
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Perkasie Nonprofit Participating as a ‘Blue Star Museum’ for the Remainder of the Summer
A nonprofit in Bucks County will continue to aid visitors and their families who have served their country. Peark S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, is once again participating as a Blue Star Museum. The listing is a free admission program from the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star…
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Historic Hotel Bethlehem Wins First Place in USA Today’s ‘Best Historic Hotel In The Nation’ Contest
The Historic Hotel Bethlehem just became a national champion for the third time, according to the staff report from CBS News Philadelphia. The hotel has once been again crowned as the “Best Historic Hotel In The Nation” by USA Today. This is the Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s third consecutive win in this category. The USA Today…
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Doylestown Museum to Kick Off Series on Bucks County’s Most Infamous Gang Next Month
An upcoming lecture series will discuss an infamous gang that once roamed around and caused havoc in Bucks County. The Mercer Museum, located in Doylestown, will be kicking off a four-part series “Royal Refugees: The Doan Gang of Bucks County” on Sept. 17 with “Royal Refugees: Join or Die”, focusing on the formation of the infamous…
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Two Philadelphia Sites Are Among America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently unveiled its 2023 list of America’s Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places, and two Philadelphia sites have found their spot among them, writes Ron Bernthal for Global Traveler. A North Philadelphia rowhouse on West Diamond Street in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, built in 1871, was home to Henry Ossawa Tanner,…
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Come Tour the Bucks County Homes of Two Artistic Icons That Once Resided in the Area
Pearl S. Buck International, located at 520 Dublin Road in Perkasie, will be hosting tours of the homes of author Pearl S. Buck and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II on Sept. 16. The Pearl S. Buck House, formerly known as Green Hills Farm, is replete with artifacts from her life. “A rich, mostly intact collection makes guests feel as…
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Oscar Hammerstein’s Highland Farm in Doylestown Offers Tours After Property Preserved
A historic estate in Bucks County is allowing visitors to partake in an immersive tour that details its part in American entertainment. Recently, the Doylestown home of Broadway musical legend Oscar Hammerstein received a $500,000 posthumous gift that ensured the property will be purchased and preserved. Now, those in charge of the property are offering tours for those who want…
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Bucks County History: How Mules Played a Major Role in Commerce on the Delaware Canal
Back when Bucks County was becoming an important place in America, workers from around the area found help from a particluar animal. The Friends of the Delaware Canal wrote about the animal’s influence on local and national worklife. The mule was regularly used for industry and labor in the formative years of the country, and…
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Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely taken by the government, writes Kris Maher for The Wall Street Journal. “It’s definitely a major coverup,” said Dennis Parada, who has been chasing the gold for over 40 years. The gold Parada was looking…
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Yardley Museum Celebrates One Year of Local History and Organizating Informative Events
A museum in Bucks County is celebrating one full year of sharing local history and participating in educational events around the area. The Gather Place Museum, located at 188 South Canal Street in Yardley, is commemorating a full year of sharing Yardley’s history with local residents and visitors. The building of the church that it operates out of…
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Oscar Hammerstein’s Highland Farm in Doylestown to be Preserved After $2M Raised
The Doylestown home of Broadway musical legend Oscar Hammerstein has received a $500,000 posthumous gift that ensured the property will be purchased and preserved, writes Bo Koltnow for the WFMZ 69 News. “This is a huge deal,” said Mandee Hammerstein, whose husband Will is the artist’s grandson. The pair launched fundraising efforts to save the…
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