George Washington
George Washington is a Founding Father of the United States.
He led the Continental Army to victory over Britain during the American Revolution and served as the nation’s first President from 1789 to 1797.
His leadership helped shape the U.S. Constitution and establish traditions for future presidents.
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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receive Grant for Historic House Repairs
The Friends of Washington Crossing Park was awarded a grant from the Historic Preservation Fund’s Semiquincentennial Grant Program for $536,330 to repair the interior of the historic Thompson-Neely House. …
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Take a Trip to Visit the Most Iconic Historic Sites Around Bucks County
For history aficionados, there’s no shortage of historical sites and locations to explore around Bucks County, offering the perfect blend of education and fun, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. …
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VondernLust: The Grange Estate is a 300-Year-Old Havertown Landmark Hiding in Plain Sight
I was born and raised in Haverford Township, and somehow it took me until my 40s to finally visit the historic Grange Estate. I’ve driven…
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Explore the Best of Bucks County: History, Culture and Hidden Gems
Bucks County is a hub of history, culture, and the arts, with numerous attractions, museums, parks, and trails across its 600 square miles, writes Lacey…
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New Hope Historical Society Hosts Revolutionary War Walking Tour
The New Hope Historical Society will be hosting a special tour on Dec. 13 at 1 PM, following a route taken by George Washington’s army…
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Where the Revolution Lives Today: 5 Philadelphia Area Revolutionary War Sites to Visit This Winter (Plus a Bonus)
After spending a month living inside the stories and settings of the American Revolution and riding the excitement around Ken Burns’ new series (Now streaming…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic…
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WSJ: Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia is America’s Smallest National Park
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia carries the often mispronounced name of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero and military engineer and is also the…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long…
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Fort Mifflin is Being Threatened By Extreme Rain and Rising Tides
The survival of Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, which played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and our nation’s founding, is now being threatened by…
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Luxurious and Historic: Washington Crossing Home from 1750 Up for Sale
Greg Lang and his wife made a significant lifestyle change when they moved from Wilmington to Bucks County, drawn by Greg’s new job at an…
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George Washington’s Former Headquarters in Fort Washington Hits Market for $3.295M
A historic home in Fort Washington that was George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War has hit the market for $3.295 million, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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PA Tourism Office: Bowman’s Hill Tower in Washington Crossing Is a Place You Can’t Leaf Alone for Fall Foliage
With the earlier sunsets and cooling temperatures, the lush greenery of the Pennsylvania woodlands is about to be transformed into an array of spectacular autumnal…
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Valley Forge Explained So a Fifth-Grader Could Understand: Cold, Courage, and a Comeback
Most of us have heard of Valley Forge, but not many people really understand what happened there, or why it mattered so much. It wasn’t…
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Pennsylvania Archaeologists Find Site of George Washington’s Friendly Fire Intervention
Pennsylvania archaeologists have uncovered the site where George Washington saved lives by stopping a friendly fire incident, blocking musket fire with his sword, writes Aurora…
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When Washington’s Army Ran Out of Food at Valley Forge, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation Helped Feed Them
When General George Washington’s army ran out of food while taking refuge in Valley Forge during the winter of 1777, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian…
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Ken Burns’ Delaware Valley Roots: How His Mother’s Battle with Cancer Forged a Passion for Storytelling
Before Ken Burns became the United States’ most admired documentary filmmaker, he was a quiet boy growing up in Newark, Delaware, the son of a…
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