Historic
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Upcoming Tour at Washington Crossing Park To Discuss Namesake’s Harrowing Mission Over the Delaware River
An historic Bucks County park will be celebrating one of the most famous moments in American history that took place in the area. Jeff Werner wrote about the upcoming event for the New Hope-Lambertville Patch. A bus tour, titled “Traversing the 10 Crucial Days”, will take attendees through the nearby area to important spots that…
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These Richboro Inns Were Once Hot Spots for Locals and Visitors to the Area
Having been demolished and reconstructed decades ago, these two Bucks County inns were once the center of the community in a small town. The White Bear Hotel was once a very popular spot for visitors to Richboro, as well as for local residents. It sat in the middle of the town, where countless people came…
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Upcoming TV Episode of ‘Pawn Stars’ Filmed in West Chester
An episode of the popular History Channel reality television program, Pawn Stars, was filmed at a West Chester location, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. Cast of the show stepped into the the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center back in August to check out everything the museum has to offer.…
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Bucks County Community College to Host Event on the History of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans
Bucks County Community College will be hosting an event that will teach and celebrate the history of the Native Americans that once lived in the area. To commemorate Native American Heritage Month, Bucks County Community College invites the public to “The History of the Lenni Lenape” at 12:30 PM on Nov. 3 at the Newtown…
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New Hope Organization Hosts Talk, Discusses Japanese Design and Artist Who Called Bucks County Home
A Bucks County nonprofit organization recently worked with a Philadelphia museum to teach the history of Japanese-style design. The Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts & Design, located at 6370 Pidcock Creek Road in New Hope, recently held a joint event with the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden that discussed the long and storied history of…
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Plan to Raze Trees at a Villanova Estate Causes Environmentalists to Fervently Bark in Protest
A century old arboretum on a Gilded-Age era estate is the battleground between preservationists, environmentalists, and Lower Merion School District. Activists say that the school district wants to fell hundreds of trees on Villanova’s Oakwell Estate to make room for auxiliary playing fields for Black Rock Middle School. Stacia Friedman got to the root of…
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Right Across the River From Bucks County, This New Jersey Town Has a Commitment to Preservation
Just a stone’s throw over the Delaware River from Bucks County, a part of New Jersey has become known for its lengths to preserve its history. Jill P. Capuzzo wrote about the area for The New York Times. Hunterton County, just over the bridge from New Hope, is known for its scenic roads, beautiful towns,…
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Warminster Historical Society Celebrates Over 300 Years of Local History, Events
As one of the oldest areas in Bucks County, Warminster is celebrating over three centuries of local and American history this weekend. The Warminster Historical Society will be celebrating Warminster History Day at the Warminster Township Free Library on Saturday from 11 – 3 PM. The event will tell the storied history of the area,…
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This Bucks County School District was Recently Recognized as One of the Best in the Country
A school district in the Bucks County area is being recognized as one of the best in the whole country, a huge achievement for local education. Centennial School District was recently recognized as a 2023 Best School District by Niche, who rank school districts around the country for their quality of education, as well as…
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This New Hope Home, Connected to Nationally-Recognized Crime, Has Hit the Market
A Bucks County home, with a connection to one of the area’s worst crimes in decades, has recently gone up for sale. Mike D’Onofrio and Isaac Avilucea wrote about the famous home for Axios Philadelphia. The home, located at 2827 Aquetong Road in New Hope, was once owned by the parents of Cosmo DiNardo, a…
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Pennsylvania Mountain Lion Was Regular Sight Until End of 19th Century, Then It Simply Disappeared
While hundreds of Pennsylvanians claim to have seen a mountain lion every year, the last proven sighting of the wild animal was at the end of the 19th century, writes Marcus Schneck for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The reports that keep pouring in are always unsupported by evidence. There are no tracks, plaster castings of tracks,…
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Holy Family University to Co-Host Speaker Series on American Historian’s Latest Book
Holy Family University will be hosting a speaking engagement with an author, whose book discusses the American Revolutionary War. The university, along with Glen Foerd on the Delaware, will co-host a Speaker Series event featuring historian Aaron Sullivan, author of The Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia, published by University of Pennsylvania Press, which the American Revolution…
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Across the River from Bucks County, This Vintage Store is a Great Destination for Locals and Visitors
Just a walk over a bridge from Bucks County, a vintage store in a nearby town is full of incredible clothing and oddities for all customers. Erica Moody wrote about the unique spot for Philadelphia Magazine. Bear Bone Vintage, located at 14 Church Street in Lambertville, NJ, is right across the Delaware River from New…
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These Bucks County Farms Will Be Preserved in Perpetuity Thanks to a Tax on Cigarettes
Thanks to a tax on cigarettes, two Bucks County farms will be preserved in perpetuity. James McGinnis wrote about the interesting turn of events for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced plans to place conservation easements on 24 properties, including the two local farms. This will protect around 2,046…
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Delaware Valley University is Celebrating the Inauguration of Their New President
A university in Bucks County had announced their newest president, the 14th in the college’s long and storied history in the area. Delaware Valley University is celebrating the inauguration of its 14th president, Benjamin E. Rusiloski, Ph.D. who has served the University for more than 28 years. Dr. Rusiloski will be inaugurated Oct. 21 and…
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Peddler’s Village Begins to Prep for the Upcoming Christmas Season, Bringing Holiday Flare to Bucks County
As the Christmas season is fast approaching, Peddler’s Village is gearing up for one of their most memorable times of the year. Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA, will celebrate the holiday season this year with free displays and events, including a…
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Local Historian’s Latest Book Discusses the Various Covered Bridges of Bucks County
A historical and author in the Bucks County area has just released a book that discussed the covered bridges that the area is known for. R. Scott Bomboy, a Bucks County resident and editor-in-chief at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, recently published his latest book, “Wooden Treasures: The Story of Bucks County’s Covered Bridges”,…
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Longstanding Bucks County Bookstore Trades Hands, Continues Operations in Popular Riverside Town
A popular bookshop in the Bucks County area recently saw a change in ownership, with several employees taking over the well-known store. Farley’s Bookshop, located at 44 South Main Street in New Hope, has been one of the most popular shops in the riverside town. In operation since 1967, the store has been offering literary…
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