Harriet Tubman
-
Gather Place Presents ‘Remember The Ladies!’ An Educational & Informational America 250th Women’s History Month Community Series
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Gather Place Museum proudly presents “Remember The Ladies!” — a dynamic, educational, and entertaining Women’s History Month series held…
-
Gather Place Museum’s Harriet Tubman First Person Program Inspires Students At Charles Boehm Middle School
As Black History Month draws to a close, it’s a pristine time to discuss the many Black individuals throughout history who have made their mark…
-
Gather Place Museum Offers Context, ‘Living History’ Truth as National Debate Emerges Over Removal of Slavery-Related Historical Plaques in Philadelphia
In response to recent national news regarding the removal of slavery-related plaques connected to President George Washington, Gather Place Museum provides a timely local perspective…
-
Gather Place Museum Launches America250PA-Recognized Semiquincentennial Programming, Amplifying Women’s Voices with Bucks County Tourism Grant Program Support
Gather Place Museum has announced the launch of its 1st Quarter 2026 Semiquincentennial programming as an America250PA Officially Recognized Program, also strengthened by a Bucks…
-
New Mural in Doylestown Admin Building Celebrates Bucks County
The County of Bucks recently unveiled a new mural in the County Administration Building in Doylestown, titled “Bucks County: Rooted in Peace, Justice and Community.”…
-
Yardley Museum Preserves African American History for the Community
The Gather Place Museum in Yardley is keeping African American history alive in the community, reports Nick Iadonisi at 6abc. The museum is located…
-
Inside Kennett Square’s Long History with the Underground Railroad
As Juneteenth approaches, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center seeks to educate the community on Kennett’s history with the abolitionist movement, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS…
-
Gather Place Museum Leads the Way as Bucks County’s First Nonprofit to Kick Off America250 Celebrations
History was made this past weekend in Yardley Borough as Gather Place Museum, in collaboration with Experience Yardley, officially launched Bucks County’s first America250 community engagement event.…
-
Harriett’s Bookshop is Raising Funds to Send 10 Philly Youth to Study Abroad This Fall
Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine A. Cook is aiming to send 10 North Philadelphia youth to study abroad in Paris this fall, writes Shara Dae Howard…
-
Bucks County Celebrates Black History Month with Performances, Poetry and More
Bucks County, a key location in African American history, celebrates Black History Month with an array of enriching events, according to Damon C. Williams for…
-
U.S. Mint in Philadelphia Hosts Ceremonial Strike For New Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia recently hosted a ceremonial strike for the 2024 Harriet Tubman commemorative coin, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The coin…
-
Yardley Museum Teams Up with Sesame Place for New Program, Development Partnership
A museum and theme park in Bucks County are teaming up in an unlikely partnership in order to promulgate an important program. The Gather Place Museum,…
-
Holy Family University Speaker Series to Feature Author Andrew Diemer
Holy Family University and Glen Foerd on the Delaware will co-host a Speaker Series event featuring Andrew Diemer, associate professor of history at Towson University and author…
-
Yardley Church to Receive Grants Worth $50,000 to Repair Historic Building, Property
A Bucks County church is preparing to receive an important grant, the money from which will be used to repair their historic property. State Senator…
-
Bucks County Was Home to Several Underground Railroad Locations, Many of Which Can Still Be Visited Today
During the time of the Underground Railroad, many locations in Bucks County served as important spots in the fight for freedom. Thomas K. Phillips wrote…
-
After Being Horribly Disrespected by His Teacher, Norristown’s Charles Blockson Passed Up Professional Sports Career to Become Historian
As a child, Norristown native Charles Blockson was told by a teacher that his heritage had no history worth learning, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy…
-
Quakertown Meeting House Is Apt Setting for Youth Choir’s Sung Call for Racial Understanding
When Bethlehem’s Bel Canto Youth Chorus sought local Underground Railroad-centric sites for its video performance of African American music, Richland Friends Meeting House was an easy add. The former Quakertown slavery safehouse proved wholly appropriate…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
