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56th Annual Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair to Be Held In Doylestown This Weekend
The 56th Annual Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair will be held in Doylestown this upcoming weekend. The first part of the event will be held from this Saturday to Monday in celebration of Labor Day. The week after, the event will be held from Sept. 10 to 11 from 12 noon to 8…
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Bucks County Filmmakers Create Documentary on Philly Power Plants, Looking For Final Kickstarter Donations
Two filmmakers from the Bucks County area are wrapping up on a passion project documentary, and they are looking for the last donations before the Kickstarter ends, since the campaign is all-or-nothing if they don’t reach the goal. John Kramer and Ben Kees, two Bucks County documentarians with a love of local history, have been working…
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Upcoming Car Show, With Emphasis on British-Made Vehicles, Coming to Morrisville on Labor Day
An upcoming car show in Morrisville will be having a strong emphasis on cars made in Britain and the United Kingdom. Staff writers at Bucks County Magazine wrote about the niche car show. The event is being organized by the British Cars of Bucks County, a local organization that focuses on the restoration and appreciation…
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Bristol-Area Museum To Host Games, Music at Historical Event in September
The Grundy Museum will be hosting an entertaining evening of games and music called “That’s Entertainment” in early September. Staff writers for Lower Bucks Times wrote about the upcoming event. Curatorial consultant John Whitenight and museum staff will be hosting the event on Sept. 9 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. Of all the activities…
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Local Philanthropist Wins Best Of Show Trophy at Newtown Antique & Classic Car Show
A Bucks County philanthropist took home the gold at the Antique & Classic Car Show in Newtown Borough over the weekend. Jeff Werner wrote about the winning car and event for the Newtown , PA Patch. Gene Epstein, who has been donating money to Bucks County events and infrastructure for years, won the Best of…
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Doylestown Native Was An Acclaimed Poet, But It Was His Marriage That Brought Him Attention
Acclaimed Doylestown poet Jean Toomer found himself at the center of media attention in the early 1930s for his marriage to Margey Latimer. Avi Wolfman-Arent wrote about the Toomer’s life in Billy Penn. Born to parents of multiethnic backgrounds, Toomer himself did not often identify as Black and instead referred to himself as an American.…
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Historic Bucks County Estate Makes List of Best Wedding Venues in the Philadelphia Region
A well-known Bensalem estate has recently made a list for the best wedding venues in and around the Philadelphia area. Staff writers at Philadelphia Magazine, in collaboration with Walden Green, wrote about the beautiful Bucks County spot. The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum, which has stood in Bucks County since 1794, made the top…
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Man Who Penned History of Valley Forge Academy Remembered
Ronald E. Tschiegg, who wrote a history of Valley Forge Military Academy covering its founding in 1928 to the present, has died, reports the Dayton Daily News. Tschiegg, a resident of Pittsburg, died Aug. 7 following a short illness. He was 89. His book’s title, Courage, Honor, Conquer! was taken from the school’s motto. Ronald…
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Historic Hartsville Home With George Washington Ties to Host Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment
The Moland House of Warwick Township, once a headquarters for then-General George Washington, will host its annual Revolutionary War Reenactment on Aug 27. The historic home was once owned by John Moland, a successful lawyer who worked in the Bucks County and Philadelphia areas. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington used the home as his…
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Warminster Man Remembered for Almost Inventing the First Working Automobile
A Warminster man is being remembered for “just missing” his chance to be the inventor of the first working automobile. Carl LaVO wrote about the Bucks County inventor for the Bucks County Courier Times. John Fitch was a fieldworker-turned-silversmith from Connecticut. During the time of the Revolutionary War in 1776, circumstances brought him to live…
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Doylestown Composer, Area Home Mentioned in Famous Songwriter’s Posthumous Memoir
The world-renowned composer and Doylestown native, Oscar Hammerstein, play a large role in a recently-published memoir by the late songwriter Mary Rodgers. Jeff Lunden wrote about the actress’ Bucks County connection for NPR. The book, titled “Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers”, was recently published. Written by the late songwriter with the help…
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Lenape Nation Makes Stops in Bucks County During Its Rising Nation River Journey in Quest for Recognition
The Lenape Nation made stops in Bucks County this weekend as part of its Rising Nation River Journey that aims to bring attention to its quest for official recognition. Damon C. Williams wrote about the Nation’s endeavor for the Bucks County Courier Times. The journey started in New York. From there, the Lenape Nation members…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Immaculate Country Manor in Jamison
A country manor in Jamison, built in the 1700’s, has gone up for sale. For those looking for a spacious and uniquely-Bucks County home, look no further than Warwick Manor. Featuring five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and a beautiful patio area, this is an incredible find in the Jamison area. . . An incredible piece of…
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Local Author Discusses the Storied History of the Founder of the Bucks County Historical Society
Research for a book led one local writer to more information on the life of W.W.H. Davis, the founder of the Bucks County Historical Society. Author Carl LaVO discussed Davis’s fascinating life in the Bucks County Courier Times. Born in Upper Southampton to the man whom Davisville is named after, Davis grew up in Doylestown.…
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Falls Township is Currently Reviewing Options for Estate with William Penn Ties
Falls Township is currently weighing options for what to do with a home built in the late 1600s. Ella Castronuovo wrote about the home and its potential sale for the Bucks County Courier Times. Three Arches Historic Home, a 300-year-old residence with ties to William Penn, was put on the market for potential buyers back…
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Stunning Rolls-Royce Roadster Takes Best of Show at Rebels and Redcoats Car Show at Washington Crossing Historic Park
Stunning Rolls-Royce Roadster Takes Best of Show at Rebels and Redcoats Car Show at Washington Crossing Historic Park Meta Description (150 characters): A stunning Rolls-Royce Roadster owned by Bucks County philanthropist Gene Epstein took Best of Show at Rebels and Redcoats Car Show. SEO Keyword (1-2 words): Rebels and Redcoats Car Show, Washington Crossing Historic…
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Washington Crossing Park’s Fourth of July Recreated the Colonial Era, Especially the Fun Parts
The Friends of Washington Crossing Park celebrated the Fourth of July with a living day history, an afternoon filled with fun activities that showed visitors how people lived in the 18th century, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Katherine Heugatter, the Volunteer and Educational Programs Coordinator with The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, was on hand…
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Southampton Days – Beloved Bucks County Fourth of July Tradition – Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Southampton Days, a beloved Bucks County Fourth of July tradition that has been a staple for generations of families, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, writes Alicia Roberts for CBS Philly. “My favorite thing about the whole fair is seeing a family walk down the midway with like a kid on the dad’s shoulders,” said Glenn…
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