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These Bucks County Haunted Houses Will Make For An Extra Frightening Halloween Season
Known for its haunted history, Bucks County has several places that fright-seekers can go to this Halloween season. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times compiled a list of the haunted spots. Halloween House Bucks County, held at the Oxford Vally Mall in Middletown, is renounced for its scary atmosphere and its appeal to…
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Perkasie Museum Has Rare, Antique Items That Tell The Area’s History
A Bucks County museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the area’s history through antique and rare items on display. The Perkasie Historical Society, located at 513 W. Walnut Street, will be open this Sunday, as the Perkasie Fall Fest has been cancelled due to the weather. Founded in 1954, the volunteer organization oversees…
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Come See One of Bucks County’s Most Haunted Towns on This Popular Ghost Tour
A spooky tour is once again coming to an historic Bucks County town, bringing the skeletons out of the closet and the ghosts into the light. The Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey Ghost Tours, also known as the Ghost Tours of New Hope, are back in action in this popular Bucks County town. A nighttime event that…
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Doylestown Borough Hosts Talk, Where A Local Woman Acted as a Noted Bucks County Suffragist
A Bucks County borough, partnering with a local historical society, gave a unique talk where an actor gave a speech as a noted suffragist. Doylestown Borough recently hosted an event with the Doylestown Historical Society and the League of Women Voters in Bucks County, which saw a member for he latter-mentioned political organization give a…
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Yardley Borough’s History to Be Center of Discussion at Historic Church
A local church will be the location of an upcoming talk on Yardley’s history in the Bucks County area, touching on its deep history. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the upcoming event for the Yardley Patch. The African Methodist Episcopal Church will host and upcoming presentation titled “Yardley Borough’s Hidden Figures and Fascinating Facts in Plain…
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Bensalem Builder, Historian Heading to Croatia To Search For Ancient Statues in Archaeological Expedition
A Bucks County builder and historian will be heading to the Adriatic Sea in search of rare and legendary bronze statues. Fred Hagen, owner of Hagen Construction in Bensalem, has been traveling the world in search of adventure for a very long time. In his latest expedition, he will be heading to Croatia in search…
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Fallsington Library Offering Rare, Antique Items For Collectors of All Kinds
A Bucks County library is offering a collection of unique finds at a recent auction they held for they community. The Fallsington Library is hosting an online auction fundraiser to support their operations in the Bucks County area. Original art, pottery, instruments, and vintage goods will be offered through the event. “Stop by during open…
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Yardley-Makefield Fire Company Takes Home Awards for One of Their Old Trucks
A Bucks County fire company recently won awards for one of their antique trucks, a throwback to the area’s early years of fire safety. The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company took one of their Studebakers to the Relief Engine Co. Ahrens Fox 100th Anniversary in Moorestown, New Jersey over the weekend. Because of the quality of the…
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Poet, Essayist’s Latest Work Uses the Bucks County Area As the Backdrop To Her Story
A well-known writer has just released her latest work, which uses the Bucks County area as the backdrop for her immersive tale. Kay Gabriel, an essayist and poet currently based out of New York, will have her latest work, A Queen in Bucks County, released through Nightboat Books on Nov. 8. As the title would…
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Bucks County Free Library Locations Are Offering More Than Just Books For Their Visitors
Looking for a fun and exciting new spot to visit? Bucks County libraries have more interesting thing to do than ever before. Michele Haddon wrote about the libraries for the Bucks County Courier Times. Locations for the Bucks County Free Library around the area are offering fun items like disco lights, metal detectors, and other…
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Trick-Or-Treats, Science Shows Returning to The Franklin Institute Every Weekend Starting in October
The Franklin Institute will be seeing a Halloween season favorite return to its schedule of fun events, just in time for fall festivities. Franklin Frights will be returning to the Philadelphia institution every weekend during the month of October. Guests will be able to enjoy trick-or-tricking thought he property as they stop at one of…
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Radio Host, Newtown Resident Discusses Area’s History In Speaking Engagement
A popular radio host will be discussing Newtown Borough’s history at a speaking engagement in the area next week. Jeff Werner wrote about the event for the Newtown, PA Patch. Marty Moss-Coane, a Newtown resident and the host and executive producer of WHYY-FM’s “Radio Times,” will host a speaking event about the Borough’s history on Oct.…
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Castle in Doylestown Set For A Large Makeover, With a Community Center Being Added to Property
A popular castle that doubles as a museum will soon have its property revamped with much-needed add-ons and refurbishments. Bo Koltnow wrote about the Bucks County estate for WFMZ 69. Fonthill Castle, a regal estate in Doylestown that also serves as the home of the Mercer Museum, will soon see a series of projects implemented…
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New Hope House, Once Owned by Famous Philadelphia Artist, Hits the Market
An 1861 New Hope cottage that once belonged to Mary Elizabeth Price, an Impressionist painter and member of the female group of artists known as the Philadelphia Ten, has hit the market for $1.1 million, writes Angela Serratore for The New York Times. Price used to call the house Pumpkinseed due to its golden yellow…
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A Speedway In Bucks County Was The Site of NASCAR’s First Fatality 70 Years Ago This Week
Seven decades ago, NASCAR saw its first fatal crash occur at a well-known speedway that sat in the Bucks County area. Mike Sielski wrote about the infamous day for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Sept. 14, 1952, racer Larry Mann, born Lawrence Zuckerman, lost his life while participating in a Grand National Circuit event at the Langhorne…
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With Its 150th Birthday Fast Approaching, Ivyland Is Remembered as an Important Town in American History
A Bucks County borough will soon be turning 150, so many are remembering the area’s connection to important moments in American history. The 150th Anniversary Celebration of Ivyland will be celebrated in June of next year. With a big birthday fast approaching, residents of the area are looking to teach people about how they borough…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Victorian-Style Colonial Home in Langhorne
An incredible Colonial home with Victorian-style aesthetics has recently hit the market in Bucks County. . . Located within Middletown Township, this home sits in the coveted Neshaminy School District, making it a great home for families looking to move to a beautiful part of Bucks County. . . Homeowners will be able to enjoy…
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C&N Donates $16,000 through EITC to the Bucks County Historical Society
C&N announces its recent donation of $16,000 to the Bucks County Historical Society under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The mission of the Bucks County Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization, is is to educate and engage its many audiences in appreciating the past and to help find stories and meanings relevant to…
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