Historic
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Bucks County History: Photograph Shows Historic Library in its Infancy
A historic photograph is showing Bucks County as many have never seen it before, as one local library is seen before recent updates. The Yardley Historical Association, which regularly posts about the area’s history online, shared a photograph from 1956 that shows the Old Library at Lake Afton. In the picture, the library is much…
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Come Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth at This Historic Museum in Bucks County
A popular museum in Bucks County will be celebrating the country’s most recent federal holiday through history and education. The Mercer Museum, located at 84 South Pine Street in Doylestown, will be celebrating Juneteenth on June 18 from 10:30 AM – 4 PM. Along with the museum and Fonthill Castle, it is also being organized…
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New Lower Merion Program Celebrates Township’s Rich History
The Lower Merion Conservancy is honoring the historic homes in the township with special brass plaques, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pilot program first started earlier this year in the English Village development in Wynnewood, where the architecture of the manor homes pays homage to not only the rich history of the U.S., but…
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Bucks County History: Post-War Love Captured in New Hope by Photographer
A photograph that was taken nearly 80 years ago shows a young couple reuniting in Bucks County after World War II. Taken in 1945, the photograph shows a young married couple reunited at the end of the war. Title “New Hope”, the picture was taken at the New Hope Railroad, with the young couple embracing…
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Learn All About the Founding Fathers Through This Bucks County Historical Organization
Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold a free lecture titled “Founding Friendship: George Washington, James Madison, and the Creation of the American Republic” on June 4 at 1:30 PM. The lecture will be held in person at the park’s visitor center, 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, and live streamed on Zoom. The lecture…
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Learn More About Yardley’s History at This Upcoming Walking Tour of the Area
A popular town in Bucks County will see another walking tour being held this week, providing attendees with more information on the area. The Yardley Historical Association, located at the Old Library at Lake Afton, will be hosting a Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Yardley on May 21 at 2 PM. Historian Charlie Thomforde will…
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Yardley Farm Property Continues to Aid the Community After Over 300 Years of Existence
One of the most historic farm properties in Bucks County is still being utilized to this day, helping the community in several ways. Patterson Farm was settled by Quakers in 1683, originally owned by farmer Thomas Janney, who grew several crops on the property. In 1998, Lower Makefield Township paid $7.2 million to purchase the…
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Washington Crossing National Cemetery Unveiling Statue of Namesake President Next Week
A national cemetery in Bucks County will soon see a large statue of one of the Founding Fathers keep watch over interred veterans. Peg Quann wrote about the statue for the Bucks County Courier Times. An 8-foot bronze statue of George Washington will be unveiled at Washington Crossing National Cemetery on May 20. The statue,…
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Bucks County History: Doylestown Restaurant’s Building Dates Back to 1864
In an area replete with deep roots in American history, one building in Bucks County has seen the times change with its various owners. The Doylestown Historical Society recently wrote about the Flat Iron Building, located at one of the “Five Points” in downtown Doylestown. Having housed the popular Paganini Ristorante since 1990, the building’s…
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Bucks County History: This Major Speedway in Langhorne Was Opened Nearly 100 Years Ago
A major speedway once stood in Bucks County, and it saw many famous (and infamous) moments in racing history. The Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation discussed the history of the Langhorne Speedway online. The speedway once stood in the namesake area of Bucks County and was opened in 1926. The one-mile track, designed as round as possible to…
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Come Celebrate Memorial Day at This Historically-Significant Park in Bucks County
One of the most historically-important areas in Bucks County will be celebrating Memorial Day in a unique fashion. Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold its annual Memorial Day observance on May 28 at 1 PM at the gravesite of Continental soldiers. The gravesite is located near the Thompson-Neely House, about two miles south of New…
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Bucks County Church, Once Part of the Underground Railroad, Fundraising for Repairs
A historic Bucks County church, which was once part of the Underground Railroad, will hold a fundraiser to fund some much-needed repairs, reports Bo Koltnow for WFMZ 69 News. Mount Gilead Church, tucked into Buckingham Mountain, was built in 1834 by Quakers and runaway and freed slaves just outside of New Hope. “People have lived…
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Yardley Historical Association Shares Local Blueprints Designed Over 100 Years Ago
An organization in Bucks County has taken to social media to share a rare glimpse of the area’s development from a century ago. The Yardley Historical Association, headquartered in the Old Library at Lake Afton on 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley, recently shared old blueprints from a major development in the area. The lot plans,…
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Historic Bucks County Estate Considered a Must-Stop for Both Locals and Visitors
One of the most well-known estates in Bucks County is regarded as one of the most unique buildings in the Philadelphia region. Staff writers at WGAL News 8 wrote about the estate. The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum, located at 1237 State Road in Andalusia, an area of Bensalem, is widely regarded as one of…
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Learn About the Doan Gang and Their History in Bucks County at an Upcoming Lecture
Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold a free lecture titled “The Doans & The Revolution” on May 7 at 1:30 PM. The lecture will be held in person at the park’s visitor center, located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing. During the lecture, Mercer Museum Curators Annie Halliday and Clint Flack will discuss the…
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Learn About Lenni Lenape History at This Bucks County Nature Center
An upcoming educational event will teach visitors and local residents of Bucks County about the area’s original inhabitants. Churchville Nature Center, located at 501 Churchville Lane in Churchville, will be hosting an open house of their Lenape Village, an area of the center that harkens back to when the Lenni Lenape Native Americans lived in…
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Historic Park in Bucks County Honors Volunteers for Their Service and Dedication
Every April, in honor of National Volunteer Month, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park recognize individuals and organizations who have helped deliver upon the group’s mission over the past year. The following volunteers were honored for their contributions in 2022: VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – MARY JANE BECK Mary Jane Beck is an integral part…
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Learn All About Yardley’s Rich History in Upcoming Walking Tour Around the Area
An upcoming walking tour will take residents and visitors of a Bucks County borough through one of the area’s most historic towns. The Yardley Historical Association will be hosting a walking tour of both the Delaware Canal Towpath and South Canal Street in Yardley on April 27 from 2 – 4 PM. Local historian Susan…
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