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Bucks County History: Local Author’s Gravestone Pays Homage to Her Time in China
An author from Bucks County made a large impact during her life, and her gravestone shares her relations to a country near to her heart. Pearl S. Buck was known for her 1931 novel, The Good Earth, which documented life in rural China. During her life, she was a large proponent of the adoption of Chinese-born children,…
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New Hope Compound, Once Home to George Washington’s Army, Hits Market for $4.95M
Two properties in New Hope that were inhabited by George Washington’s army during the American Revolutionary War have hit the market for $4.95 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The properties are currently home to two bed and breakfasts: the Wedgwood Inn and the Umpleby House. Being sold separately, the first property…
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Lynnewood Hall to Be Used as Education Tool Even Before It Opens to Public
Lynnewood Hall, an Elkins Park mansion that made architect Horace Trumbauer famous, has found its savior in the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation, which now owns Peter A.B. Widener’s grand home, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The 110-room, 100,000-square-foot 1899 mansion is the largest Gilded Age mansion still standing in the Philadelphia region. The…
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Bucks County History: Local College Shows Image of Library Before Modern Updates
One of Bucks County’s most reputable colleges has shared a blast from their past, showing how their library looked decades ago. Bucks County Community College opened its first and main campus in Newtown back in 1964. For almost six decades, the local community college has played an important role in the education of Bucks County…
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Bucks County History: Lost Article Documents Activities of Yardley’s Namesake Family
A historical association in Bucks County has dug up an old story about one popular town’s humble beginnings. Staff members of the Yardley Historical Association, located at the Old Library at Lake Afton, recently dug up an old article from the Bucks County Courier Times that discussed the town’s beginnings, specifically the activities of the town’s first…
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Rare Einstein Letter on Creation of the Universe on Sale in Ardmore
The Raab Collection in Ardmore is selling a personal letter written by Albert Einstein where he argues against the biblical version of the creation, writes Richa Karmarka for The Washington Post. The rare letter was written on April 11, 1950, to Martha Munk, the wife of a well-known German rabbi in answer to a question…
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Ghost Tours Returning to Bucks County Town to Celebrate Independence Day
A popular ghost tour will be returning to Bucks County for two nights, offering a haunting lesson in local history for the Fourth of July. The Ghost Tours of New Hope are held several times a year. They are a popular occurrence during the Halloween season as locals and residents are shown parts of the…
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Bucks County History: Town’s First Trolley Crosses the Delaware River Over 100 Years Ago
Once considered a massive innovation in public transportation, one area of Bucks County saw an easy way of getting around used a century ago. The Lambertville Historical Society recently discussed a trolley service that once allowed residents of the New Jersey town, and nearby Trenton, to easily travel over the water into and out of…
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Wall Street Journal: Questions Arise About Political Correctness of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum
The Mütter Museum, considered by many to be Philadelphia’s weirdest museum, has housed many medical oddities and arcana for around 160 years, writes Stanley Goldfarb for The Wall Street Journal. Among the available pieces are a malignant tumor removed from President Grover Cleveland, 139 human skulls, and pieces of Albert Einstein’s brain. Numerous people who…
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Upcoming Lecture to Discuss the Legacy of Bucks County’s Most Notorious Gang
An upcoming lecture will continue discussions surrounding a gang that once roamed around and caused havoc in Bucks County. The Solebury Township Historical Society will be hosting a lecture on the infamous Doan Gang on June 25 from 2 – 4 PM. The lecture, titled “Royal Refugees, the Doan Gang of Bucks County – Part…
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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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Washington Crossing Historic Park Offering Fun Activities for Independence Day Weekend
The public is invited to spend the extended Independence Day weekend at Washington Crossing Historic Park, located at the intersection of Routes 32 and 532 in Bucks County. The schedule of events includes: July 1 During the park’s annual Colonial Field Day, families or friend groups can compete in spirited competition while playing popular games…
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Historic Bucks County Manor Allowing Residents, Visitors to ‘Tap Into History’ This Weekend
A historic property in Bucks County will be teaching history with food and drinks this weekend, a fun and interactive time for all. Pennsbury Manor, located at 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road in Morrisville, will be hosting their Brews & Bites Fundraiser on June 24 from 4 – 8 PM. Local craft-brewed beers, food trucks, and live bands will…
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Bucks County History: Image Shows Doylestown’s Lucrative Past in Poultry Production
A popular area of Bucks County was once a prime location for chicken farming, and a local historical society discussed the facts of the industry. The Doylestown Historical Society recently discussed the area’s past as a major putty producer. Known for once being rife with farmland, Bucks County’s agricultural past is an interesting facet of…
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Langhorne Museum Sets Up Juneteenth Exhibit at Local Amusement Park
A museum in Bucks County has prepared an exhibit to share local history and celebrate the holiday of Juneteenth. The African American Museum of Bucks County, located at 215 East Richardson Avenue in Langhorne, has set up an exhibit dedicated to Juneteenth at Sesame Place. It was opened to the public on June 5 and…
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Historic Park in Bucks County to Celebrate Juneteenth with Several Special Events
In honor of Juneteenth on June 17, Washington Crossing Historic Park will host several free special events and activities that will educate visitors about the contribution of African American soldiers during the American Revolution. The day will begin at 3:30 PM in the park’s Visitor Center auditorium with a free lecture that will highlight the…
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Historical Society from Bucks County Remembers Life of Administrator, Curator
A historical organization in Bucks County is remembering the life and legacy of one of their longtime members, who oversaw their operations. The Doylestown Historical Society, located at 56 South Main Street in Doylestown, is remembering their administrators and curator, Fletcher Walls, who served with the organization for many years. Walls recently passed away after…
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See What This Building Just Outside of Bucks County Has Looked Like Over the Centuries
A historical society in a town just outside of Bucks County recently discussed the interesting history of one of the area’s local establishments. The Lambertville Historical Society, headquartered at the Marshall House Museum at 60 Bridge Street in Lambertville, recently took to social media to discuss a local building full of local history. 45 North…
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