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Bucks County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up as the token Protestant in a Catholic school in…
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‘Walk the Path to Freedom’: Gather Place Launches Abolitionist Trail Anchor for America’s 250th Anniversary
Gather Place has announced the launch of its Abolitionist Trail Anchor in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, as part of the Bucks250PA Revolutionary Trail initiative.…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with…
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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…
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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…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History…
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Gather Place Museum Named an America250PA Officially Recognized Program
Gather Place Museum proudly announces that its initiative, “Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience in Pursuit of Liberty, Justice, and Equality,” has been designated an America250PA Officially Recognized…
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From Yardley to Statewide Spotlight: Gather Place Museum Honored for Historic Storytelling
Gather Place Museum, dedicated to preserving African American, Women’s, and Yardley Borough Quaker history, is marking a milestone month with statewide media recognition and a…
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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…
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Gather Place Museum to Host Movie Time Afternoon, Fundraising Community Engagement Event on May 18
Gather Place Museum will be having a movie time afternoon and community engagement event on Sunday, May 18, in celebration of a new statewide day…
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Gather Place Museum Continues the Celebration with the Generational Voices™ Community Launch
After a successful kickoff event for America 250, in conjunction with Experience Yardley, Gather Place Museum is set to keep the momentum going. On Saturday,…
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Harcum College Names Jordan A. Harris as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Pennsylvania House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris is confirmed as speaker and will also receive an honorary doctorate in Political Science at Harcum College’s…
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Lewis Tanner Moore’s Collection of Black Art on View at Michener Art Museum in Doylestown
The latest exhibition at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown showcases Lewis Tanner Moore’s extensive collection of Black art, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY.…
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Michener Art Museum Celebrates the Legacy of Bucks County Arts Collector and Curator Lewis Tanner Moore
Michener Art Museum celebrates the legacy of Bucks County Art Collector Lewis Tanner Moore in a new exhibition on collecting Black art, Yesterday’s Dreams Are…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia Announces Programming for Black History Month
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has announced its lineup of programming and events in honor of Black History Month, which this year is…
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Washington Square West is Now Philadelphia’s Newest Historic District
On Friday, September 13, the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted to make Washington Square West a historic district with a unanimous 9-0 with one abstention, writes…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic…
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Philadelphia Offers a Dynamic Fusion of Cuisines, Culture and Creativity
Once a tourist hotspot due to its political history, Philadelphia has been attracting more visitors lately thanks to its dynamic fusion of diverse cuisines, cultures,…
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