In 2026, Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum will present new works by artists Sophie Glenn and Jody Graff. While Glenn recreates traditional furniture designs using steel, Graff makes stunning abstract compositions from pressed leaves. For this exhibition, both artists will take their inspiration from Andalusia’s historic and natural collections. […]
This new special exhibition, timed to coincide with the nation’s semiquincentennial, will present historical art and documents exploring the lives of the extended Biddle family during the 1770s, marking the first time this important moment in history has been explored at Andalusia. The exhibition will consider the influential roles that […]
Come celebrate the Grundy Family legacy featuring a new exhibit in the Walnut Grove Room of the Grundy Museum! The exhibit illustrates the ancestral thread of the Ridgway, Hulme, Fennimore, Bispham, Knight, and Grundy families from the late 1600’s to 1961. On view May 29 through December 21, 2026. Exhibit […]
Explore American quilting traditions from the Civil War era to the present. This exhibit covers 163 years of quilts made by women. It encompasses a plethora of designs, colors, and components of American quilting. This exhibit features a remarkable range of quilts on display throughout the rooms of the Pearl […]
Did you know? The first African American Mayor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was elected in 1977 from Yardley Borough - Edward E. Robinson. Step into history and discover the people, places, and stories that shaped Yardley Borough and the surrounding Delaware River communities. Through engaging visuals, interactive storytelling, and […]
Located at the headquarters of Gather Place in the historic African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Yardley (est. 1877), Gather Place preserves Yardley’s Underground Railroad Legacy, African American History, and Women’s History. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it serves as the anchor site for the Bucks County […]
To commemorate 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Michener Art Museum will introduce new perspectives on a related event that also occurred in 1776: the crossing of the Delaware River by George Washington and his troops on Christmas night to surprise Hessian soldiers stationed at […]
The Washington Crossing Chapter, NSDAR is excited to partner with the American Battlefield Trust to bring the American Revolution Experience to the Free Library of Northampton Township in Richboro from July 21–31, 2026.This engaging, free pop-up exhibit combines storytelling, illustrations, interactive digital kiosks, artifacts, and firsthand accounts to connect visitors […]
Coffee and Doan-utsJune 5, & July 31, 20269:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)$20 General Admission/$15 BCHS Member Join us at the Mercer Museum for morning coffee, donuts, and an exclusive early-bird guided tour of our special exhibition The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution. https://www.doangang.org/programs/
Step into history on this one-hour guided walking tour beginning at the historic AME Church of Yardley, home of Gather Place. Explore the Delaware Canal towpath along lock #5 and discover documented and speculated Underground Railroad sites, stories of freedom seekers and abolitionists, the Yardley Ferry, Aaron LaRue General Store, […]
Spill the Tea! The Making of the Doan ExhibitionMay 28, & August 6, 20266:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)$25 General Admission/$20 BCHS Member Our curators tell all in this 90-minute behind-the-scenes tour of The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution. Hear the incredible tales of how […]
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in Historic Newtown during Newtown Celebrates America 250 on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This free community celebration features Revolutionary War reenactments, living historians, military drills for children, colonial crafts, historic site tours, museum exhibits, demonstrations, and family activities throughout Newtown's walkable historic district. Morning activities include […]
Step back in time as you explore the historic mill and learn how grain was transformed into one of life’s most essential foods. This event offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore the historical significance and role of mills throughout Bucks County. The program will feature an overview of the […]
JOIN US! This powerful one-hour lecture traces Bucks County’s Underground Railroad, where waterways like the Delaware River and the Historic Delaware Canal helped guide freedom seekers northward. Discover how a secret network of taverns, farms, churches, meeting houses and hidden sites—supported by abolitionists, Quakers, and courageous communities—offered hope to thousands […]
Meet the Curator Tours: The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the RevolutionMay 14, June 11, July 16, & August 13, 20266:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)$25 General Admission/$20 BCHS Member Experience an intimate after-hours tour of The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution and learn more about […]
Montgomery and Bucks counties served as the strategic heart of the American Revolution. They functioned as critical operational zones, encampment sites, and vital supply networks for George Washington’s Continental Army as they fought to contain British-occupied Philadelphia.Mr. Jesberger, a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia region and a renowned independent military […]
JOIN US! This powerful one-hour lecture traces Bucks County’s Underground Railroad, where waterways like the Delaware River and the Historic Delaware Canal helped guide freedom seekers northward. Discover how a secret network of taverns, farms, churches, meeting houses and hidden sites—supported by abolitionists, Quakers, and courageous communities—offered hope to thousands […]
JOIN US! This powerful one-hour lecture traces Bucks County’s Underground Railroad, where waterways like the Delaware River and the Historic Delaware Canal helped guide freedom seekers northward. Discover how a secret network of taverns, farms, churches, meeting houses and hidden sites—supported by abolitionists, Quakers, and courageous communities—offered hope to thousands […]
