Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) had its heartbeat in Philadelphia and across the Delaware Valley.
Here, the colonies debated independence, and in the halls of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence was crafted and signed.
The region’s landscape became a proving ground for the fight: the Battle of Paoli and Brandywine, the struggle at Germantown, and the brutal winter encampment at Valley Forge tested the resolve of Washington’s army.
One of the war’s most iconic moments unfolded in Bucks County, where Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, launching a daring surprise attack that revived the cause.
In our farms, taverns, meeting houses, and city streets, the idea of American independence and freedom took root and a new nation began to form.
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Mercer Museum to Open New Major Exhibition About The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution
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Lower Makefield Community Debates Demolition of Historic 1750s Farmhouse
Residents of Lower Makefield are expressing concerns about a proposal to potentially demolish a historic farmhouse from the 1750’s, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch.…
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Can You Name Pennsylvania’s Longest Bridge? It’s in Our Neighborhood
Pennsylvania boasts 25,400 state-owned bridges and one of its longest happens to be right in our backyard, writes Rob Amend for AZ Animals. The Commodore…
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One of the Oldest Buildings in Bucks County Has Just Gone Up for Sale
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4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10Best List
USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs. Readers and the voting public…
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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
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…
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New Jersey’s Washington Crossing State Park to Unveil $14M Visitor Center Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
The New Jersey side of the historic area where Gen. Washington crossed the Delaware River is getting a $14 million makeover just in time for…
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Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Bridge in the United States — the Frankford Avenue Bridge
As a state that has had a presence in the United States since its earliest days, its largest city — Philadelphia — has its share…
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Ghostly Getaways: Exploring the Most Haunted Sites in Bucks County
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Wall Street Journal: New Central Jersey Region Plans to Boost Tourism, Stirs Local Contention
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Learn About Bucks County’s Haunted Past at This Upcoming Ghost Tour
For those looking for a good scare this Halloween season, a town in Bucks County is offering a guided tour full of haunted history. Historic…
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Lambertville Historical Society to Host Historic House Tours Later This Month
The Lambertville Historical Society will be hosting its 40th Annual Autumn House Tour this month, showing the most historic estates in the New Jersey town.…
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Learn About George Washington’s Time in Bucks County During Upcoming Lantern Tour
An upcoming tour will allow Bucks County residents and visitors to learn about one of the country’s most famous leaders. Washington Crossing Historic Park will…
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NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’ Used Parkesburg to Put 9/11 Impact in Perspective
On the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that shook our nation to its core, VISTA Today uncovered this gem from the archives of National…
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Come Learn About the Ghosts of a Historic Bucks County Mansion This Fall
A popular mansion in Bucks County will be offering tours of the premises this fall, sharing the stories of the ghosts that reside within it.…
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Morrisville Distillery Releases New Spirit in Celebration of ‘Tequila Tuesday’
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New Hope Compound, Once Home to George Washington’s Army, Hits Market for $4.95M
Two properties in New Hope that were inhabited by George Washington’s army during the American Revolutionary War have hit the market for $4.95 million, writes…
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Ghost Tours Returning to Bucks County Town to Celebrate Independence Day
A popular ghost tour will be returning to Bucks County for two nights, offering a haunting lesson in local history for the Fourth of July.…
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