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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Come Celebrate Memorial Day at This Historically-Significant Park in Bucks County
One of the most historically-important areas in Bucks County will be celebrating Memorial Day in a unique fashion. Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold its…
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Morrisville Distillery Teaching Mixology, Tips on How to Make the Best Cocktails
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for…
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Morrisville Mansion Has an Important Connection to the Country’s Founding Fathers
A historic mansion in Bucks County has a very important connection to the founding of the country, and it can still be visited today. Joe…
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Tubing Down the Delaware River Is a Great Activity for a Fun Summer Day
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Bucks County Home to Two Classic Restaurants Ideal for Date Night
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Doylestown Shrine Has Connections to Several Presidents, a Pope, and the Revolutionary War
A religious shrine in the Bucks County area has a deep history in America, with connections to our first president and a recent pope. For…
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Experience American History Like Never Before at This Bucks County Park
A historical significant park in the Bucks County area allows locals and visitors to experience their country’s history in a hands-on fashion. The Friends of…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Receives Donated Sword from the Revolutionary War
A family from New Jersey recently donated a Revolutionary War-era sword to the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. Jeff Werner wrote about the…
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Stunning Rolls-Royce Roadster Takes Best of Show at Rebels and Redcoats Car Show at Washington Crossing Historic Park
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‘Buried at a Critical Time in Our Country’s History,’ Four Revolutionary War-Era Cannons Unearthed in Chester Co.
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West Chester Native’s Husband — an International Cricket Star — Brings New Life to Region’s History with the Sport
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Doylestown American History Buff Has a Collection of ‘Stuff’ So Large, He’s Seeking a Museum to House It
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Historical Marker in Paoli to Undergo Revision
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Innkeeper at Neshaminy Creekside Inn on Spirited Guests: ‘There’s a Lot of Ghosts in Here’
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The Overriding Importance of the Battle of Brandywine, Fought 244 Years Ago Today, Is the Marquis Lafayette
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Daughters of the American Revolution’s New Marker at Paoli Battlefield a Reminder of the Cost of Freedom
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