Historic
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Conshy Woman’s ‘Fashion Time Capsule’ Becomes TikTok Content for Granddaughter 70 Years Later
Marie D’Allesandro Donato, of Conshohocken, returned from her honeymoon in 1952. Feeling nostalgic, packed every outfit worn on the romantic trip into a green suitcase, preserving the couture as a family heirloom. Celia Fernandez covered their resurrection 70 years later for the Insider. “The excitement of the future ahead was what my honeymoon meant to…
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“Remember the Ladies”: 12 Philadelphia Women Who Shaped a Revolution
Everyone knows the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, sewn in a small upholstery shop on Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia. But Ross wasn’t the only woman whose work helped define the Revolutionary War and the American cause. Across Philadelphia, American women, including writers, fundraisers, spies, poets, and even soldiers, played…
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Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. Sellersville collector Michael Leven says that “quite a few people in the area have come across them.” Leven said that a fellow coin dealer found…
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Secret Cave Used by Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered and Excavated in Buckingham Township
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in Buckingham Township and is currently being excavated, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Known as America’s first outlaws, the men were considered to be the “greatest threat to…
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Pre-Revolutionary Tavern in Upper Bucks County Hits the Market for $1.25M
A property in Bucks County, which predates a large portion of the country’s history, has recently gone up for sale at a historic price. Jeff Ward wrote about the tavern for WFMZ-69 News. The Raven’s Nest, located at 625 Old Bethlehem Road in Quakertown, has operated as a tavern since 1750. As one of the…
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Take a Trip Through Time at These Historical Buildings Across Bucks County
Bucks County offers residents and tourists alike tons of fascinating historical landmarks just waiting to be explored, with countless homes once owned by prominent figures that offer a glimpse into the past. Whether you’re a history buff or just interested in learning something new, there are plenty of spots to visit. Pearl S. Buck House – Perkasie Formerly called Green Hill…
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Historic Chester Springs Landmark Restored for New Milling Demonstrations
A set of wheat stones used for grinding flour has been restored at The Mill at Anselma, bringing new demonstrations to the 18th-century landmark, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. In 1747, The Mill at Anselma was constructed in Chester Springs as a water-powered grain mill. Initially, nearby farmers used the mill to grind their own…
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Secrets of Quakertown: Inside the Hidden Rosicrucian Pyramids
Believe it or not— there are pyramids in Bucks County, but not for public viewing. Known as the Rosicrucian pyramids, these structures sit in a meditation garden in Quakertown on private property, according to a report from Atlas Obscura. The Fraternita Rosae Crucis, a secret society found by a doctor and occultist in 1858,…
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This Ivyland Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, an Ivyland landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Geff Rapp, chairman of Ivyland’s 150th Anniversary Committee, noted that while the store’s owners and offerings have changed over time, it remains deeply rooted in the…
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Lower Makefield Farm Nominated for National Register of Historic Places
The Thomas Janney Historic Agricultural District, locally referred to as Patterson Farm, was recently nominated for a spot in the National Register of Historic Places, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The three-century-old farm spans 234 acres and houses the Janney Brown Yardley Farmstead and the Bayley Satterthwaite Doan Farmstead, surrounded by historic farm lanes, streams, and ponds. Before it…
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A Look Back at How a Devon Native Became the Third Person to Walk on the Moon
While no astronauts on Artemis II tout Philly-area roots, a look back at aerospace history reveals that Chester County native Pete Conrad played an important role in early space exploration, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. A crew member of Apollo 12, Conrad became the third person to set foot on the moon in November 1969.…
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Doylestown’s Journey from 1700s Crossroads to Modern-Day Haven
Doylestown has been a crossroads since the 1700s and still draws travelers from all over, many of whom are looking to plant their roots in the Bucks County seat, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Doylestown Borough and Doylestown Township were named after Irish immigrant William Doyle who built a tavern in 1745 on…
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Historic Bensalem House Unveils Two New Revolutionary War Exhibits
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Bensalem’s Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum has unveiled two new exhibits that will be on display until Nov. 13, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The “Revolutionary Family: The Biddles and American Independence” exhibit shares the stories of the Biddle family and their experiences during the Revolution. “I think it’s important for people to understand that…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park to Join Philly’s 250th Celebration Parade
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be participating in the Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade in Philadelphia on July 3, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The park recently announced that the Fifes and Drums Corps and some of their re-enactors will be making an appearance. George Washington, portrayed by John Godzieba, will be joined by the…
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight for independence depended on global talent foreign-born immigrants-turned-volunteers who crossed oceans and joined a cause that was not yet theirs. According to Claire Barrett of HistoryNet, seven such men played pivotal roles in shaping strategy,…
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From Scholars to Storytellers: Honoring Bucks County’s Historic Women
March is Women’s History Month, making it the perfect time to reflect on some of the impressive achievements and lasting contributions of historic women with ties to Bucks County. Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) Though Buck was initially born in West Virginia and then raised in China, she moved to Green Hills Farm in Perkasie in 1934. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1938…
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Warminster Events Center Building Formerly Trained Astronauts for Apollo 11
Before The Fuge in Warminster became known for hosting events, beer festivals, and a craft brewery, the space was previously used to help train astronauts for missions, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. Formerly known as the Johnsville Centrifuge, the facility was used by NASA to train three of the most famous astronauts in history: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and…
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Willow Grove Amusement Park’s 80 Years of Merriment Eventually Gave Way to Merchandise
Long-term Bucks County residents may well remember when the space that is today occupied by Willow Grove Mall was once home to Willow Grove Amusement Park. Its 80-year run as a summertime mecca of fun and escape for local families was remembered by Alonzo Kittrels for The Philadelphia Tribune. The park, which opened in 1895…
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