Historic
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Bucks County Museum, Castle to Host Weddings at Their Beautiful Historic Property
One of Bucks County’s most popular museums and historic properties is allowing couples to marry on their well-known grounds. The properties of the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, both located in Doylestown, will be hosting open houses for couples who are interested in using the grounds for their special day. Partnering with Jeffrey A. Miller…
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Where Does the Name ‘Lahaska’ Originate From? One Bucks County Historian Has the Answer
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 area. In his book “Place Names in Bucks County”, published by the Bucks County Historical Society in 1942, local historian and author George MacReynolds discussed the origins of the town’s name.…
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Did the Earliest-Born Person Ever Photographed Cross the Delaware with Washington? Here’s What We Know
Known for being the earliest-born person ever photographed, one man from Maine may also have had an important Bucks County connection. Colin Schultz wrote about the famous American for Smithsonian Magazine. Conrad Heyer, a farmer from Maine, has become famous for being the earliest-born person ever photographed. Born in 1749 in Waldoboro, Maine, Heyer was…
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Perkasie Borough Had Its Share of Drama During the Infamous Prohibition Era
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 times. Scott Bomboy wrote about the area’s connection to the time period for the Preserving Perkasie. While some people consider the Roaring Twenties a simpler wholesome time, Perkasie Borough had…
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Doylestown Resident Remembered for His Contributions to Local Historical and Political Organizations
A Bucks County resident is being remembered for his hard work in his community and his very exciting back story, in and out of the area. David Scott Laustsen, Esq., a longtime resident of Doylestown, passed away on Jan. 6. He is remembered for his life story, which began in Racine, Wisconsin. After working in…
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See How Pennsylvania Stacks Up Among States with Most UFO Sightings
While UFO sightings are not uncommon in the United States, with all the states having at least an occasional report of an unidentified flying object, for some, these sightings are much more prevalent, writes Nicole Caldwell for tucson.com. Using data from NUFORC’s 24/7 hotline, Stacker compiled a ranking of the states with the highest number…
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Warminster-Based Historical Society Celebrates Another Year of Educating Public, Looks for Volunteers
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 Historical Society, located at 599 Newtown Road in Warminster, recently celebrated another year of teaching locals and residents about the area’s history. Now, they are looking for volunteers that are…
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Famous Riegelsville Bridge Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Public Ownership
One of Bucks County’s most famous bridges recently celebrated a major milestone, and the community is taking notice of the event. Jeff Werner wrote about the local bridge for the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. The structurally-unique Riegelsville Toll-Supported Bridge celebrated its 100th anniversary of public ownership on Jan. 4. The iconic structure was originally owned by…
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River Rapids, Ice Force Actors to Cancel Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment at Washington Crossing
A Bucks County Christmas tradition was canceled this past weekend due to dangerous conditions on the Delaware River. Kerry J. Byrne wrote about the event for Fox News. Extremely high and rapidly moving water compounded by drift ice and bitter cold forced historical actors and enthusiasts to cancel their annual reenactment of General George Washington’s…
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How Long Has Santa Been Visiting Bucks County? A 1923 Article From the Man Himself Might Give Us a Clue
What if Santa himself wrote about the time that he visited Bucks County almost 100 years ago? Well, an old article claims to have his account. Staff writers at the Doylestown Historical Society dug up the old transcript. The Doylestown Historical Society recently published an article that appeared in the Daily Intelligencer in December of…
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Revolutionary War-Era Native American Orator Has a Special Connection to Popular New Hope Inn
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 story. Bucks County Then and Now recently wrote about the name online. The Logan Inn, located at 10 W Ferry Street in New Hope, was first established in 1727 as a tavern. Known…
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More Than 6 Decades After ‘Boy in the Box’ Was Found Dead, Police Are Ready to Reveal His Name
More than six decades after the “Boy in the Box” was found dead in Philadelphia, police have managed to determine his identity and will reveal his name next week, according to a staff report from NBC10. A boy between the ages of three and seven was found dead on February 25, 1957. He was naked…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Announces First Dates of Celebrated Winter Reenactments
An historic Bucks County park will be begin their 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 Rover on Christmas night of 1776.…
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Doylestown Church’s Popular House Tour Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
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 at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the popular tours. Following a two-year pause due to COVID-19 concerns, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Doylestown is once again sponsoring a “Christmas in…
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Doylestown Farmhouse, Owned by Famous Lyricist, to be Turned Into Museum Celebrating his Legacy
A historic property in Bucks County will soon be turned into a museum and education center that focuses on its most famous tenet. Ted Chapin wrote about the historic property in American Theatre. Highland Farms, once the residence of famous composer Oscar Hammerstein II, will be transformed by the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education…
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Doylestown Historical Society Remembers “Honor Roll” Monument That Documented Locals in the Armed Forces
A historical society in Bucks County recently celebrated a monument that stood in a local town, which documented locals in the armed forces. The Doylestown Historical Society recently published pictures of a monument that once stood in the area. Known as an “Honor Roll” the Doylestown Chamber of Commerce erected it in 1942 to honor…
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Bucks County Community College To Host Event with War Historian to Commemorate Veteran’s Day
Bucks County Community College will be commemorating Veterans Day by hosting a talk with a local historian on the story of veterans. The college invites the public to a special presentation of “Under Heavy Fire: The Heroes and History of the Medal of Honor” on Nov. 15 at 12:30 PM. Historian Herb Kaufman takes you…
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Berwyn Man Vows to Keep His Family Safe, Dismantle Stereotypes That Accompany Being Black and Armed
C.T. Green, a Berwyn resident and member of the National African American Gun Association, aims to keep himself and his family safe while reversing the harmful stereotypes that accompany being Black and armed, writes J.F Pirro for Main Line Today. Founded in 2015 by President Phillip Smith, the NAAGA was created to promote the gun…
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