Doylestown Historical Society
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Living History at Gather Place: Ida B. Wells-Barnett Program Headlines Growing America250PA Series in Yardley
Inside the historic 1877 African Methodist Episcopal Church in Yardley — Gather Place — history is not simply told, it is brought to life. On…
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Doylestown Borough Awards Local Couple with Stewardship Award for Maintaining Historic Home
A borough of Bucks County has recently recognized a local couple for the maintenance of their prestigious and historic home. The Borough of Doylestown recently…
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Doylestown to Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial with Special Events
On Oct. 18, the Doylestown Historical Society is hosting Doylestown Celebrates USA 250 to honor America’s semiquincentennial anniversary, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. A…
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Doylestown Historical Society Screening New Documentary at County Theater This Weekend
The Doylestown Historical Society will be screening its new documentary on the Doylestown Fire Company at a fundraising event at the County Theater on Sunday,…
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Bucks County Literary Magazine to Host its First Lecture with Local Historical Society
A literary magazine in Bucks County will be hosting an informative lecture with one of the area’s major historical societies. Neshaminy, The Bucks County Historical…
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Bucks County History: Image Shows Doylestown’s Lucrative Past in Poultry Production
A popular area of Bucks County was once a prime location for chicken farming, and a local historical society discussed the facts of the industry.…
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Historical Society from Bucks County Remembers Life of Administrator, Curator
A historical organization in Bucks County is remembering the life and legacy of one of their longtime members, who oversaw their operations. The Doylestown Historical…
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Bucks County History: Doylestown Restaurant’s Building Dates Back to 1864
In an area replete with deep roots in American history, one building in Bucks County has seen the times change with its various owners. The…
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A Look Back in Time: Here’s What the Doylestown Starbucks Location Was Used for 100 Years Ago
Known for being one of the most historic areas in Bucks County, this town’s local coffee shop had an interesting past that was well-documented. Doylestown’s…
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Doylestown Resident Remembered for His Contributions to Local Historical and Political Organizations
A Bucks County resident is being remembered for his hard work in his community and his very exciting back story, in and out of the…
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How Long Has Santa Been Visiting Bucks County? A 1923 Article From the Man Himself Might Give Us a Clue
What if Santa himself wrote about the time that he visited Bucks County almost 100 years ago? Well, an old article claims to have his…
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Doylestown Church’s Popular House Tour Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
A Bucks County church is set to continue a long-celebrated local tradition after a years-long hiatus due tot he recent pandemic. Staff writers at the…
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Doylestown Historical Society Remembers “Honor Roll” Monument That Documented Locals in the Armed Forces
A historical society in Bucks County recently celebrated a monument that stood in a local town, which documented locals in the armed forces. The Doylestown…
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Doylestown Borough Hosts Talk, Where A Local Woman Acted as a Noted Bucks County Suffragist
A Bucks County borough, partnering with a local historical society, gave a unique talk where an actor gave a speech as a noted suffragist. Doylestown…
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Doylestown Librarian Remembered for Friendship, Being an Inspiration To Famous Local Author
Even though she passed away in the late 1950s, Lucie Price is still remembered for being a friendly face at Doylestown’s first free library. The…
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The Neshaminy Journal Invites Bucks County Readers to Explore Its Retro-Style Storytelling
The idea of a literary magazine in the U.S. — a compendium of essays, short-fiction, poetry, and other writings — goes back to a Philadelphia publication issued in the early 1800s. The…






































