The Civics Series at Bucks County Community College launches with a timely forum and Q&A featuring former Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker and Pennsylvania House Representative Tim Brennan. This session will explore the importance of civic knowledge in sustaining a healthy democracy, frame today’s civic challenges, and encourage active participation. Speakers […]

Join us at Historic Summerseat as we kick-off our 2026 celebration of our nation's founding. Enjoycake in our beautiful historic building and learn about our exciting upcoming events!

Gather Place Museum Series: Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience — In Pursuit of Liberty, Justice & Equality - An America250PA Officially Recognized ProgramStep back in time inside Yardley’s historic 1877 AME Church for a visual journey through the founding of Yardleyville. This image-rich lecture explores Quaker settlement, canal history, […]

The Many Crossings of the Delaware River in December 1776. Most people have at least heard about General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, but there is much more to the story.Author and historian William (Larry) Kidder will present an enlightening program about the almost […]

A look at the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine as it stands four years in with focus on the powers involved and the world’s status as spectators.

Spill the Tea! The Making of the Doan ExhibitionFebruary 5, & April 30, 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 […]

Gather Place Museum Series: Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience — In Pursuit of Liberty, Justice & Equality - An America250PA Officially Recognized ProgramExplore the extraordinary life of Frederick Douglass through a powerful multimedia lecture tracing his journey from enslavement to global statesman. Dramatic visuals, historical narration, and staged transitions […]

We Are Pleased to Announce 🎖 Ned Hector, Revolutionary War Hero, will be coming to Historic Summerseat on February 7th! 🕯📜 Join us for an illuminating and exciting afternoon. Learn about the Revolutionary War Patriot, Ned Hector, a free black man who fought for Liberty and Freedom for All in […]

Meet the Curator Tours: The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the RevolutionFebruary 12, March 12, & April 16, 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 the people, […]

A Taste of Cacao – The Mount Vernon WaySaturday, February 14, 202611:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Mercer MuseumFree with Museum Admission Commemorate Presidents’ Day weekend in the historic Log House outside of the Mercer Museum with food historian Susan Plaisted as she prepares cacao tea and hot chocolate, favorites […]

Presented by Gather Place Museum, this one-hour lecture traces Bucks County’s Underground Railroad—where waterways like the Delaware River and the Historic Delaware Canal enabled travel northward. For thousands of escaped slaves, this secret network of taverns, farms, churches, and hidden sites offered hope, sustained by abolitionists, Quakers, and courageous communities.Event […]

The 18th century presented one of the finest eras of fashion that history has to offer; it also hosted one of the more tumultuous conflicts that would greatly define the future of the textile industry in America. The boycott of English goods would not only instigate the beginning of the […]

Join forensic experts and legal practitioners to explore how evidence moves from the lab bench to the courtroom—and how those decisions shape justice outcomes and community trust. Featuring a keynote by M.J. Menendez, CFSRE, and a panel discussion with local attorneys the program will highlight the role of forensic science […]

Gather Place Museum Series: Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience — In Pursuit of Liberty, Justice & Equality - An America250PA Officially Recognized ProgramHonor the courage of Rosa Parks in this powerful visual lecture exploring her pivotal role in launching the Montgomery Bus Boycott and shaping the Civil Rights Movement. […]

For thousands of escaped slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Underground Railroad represented hope for a new life. This secret network of hidden, safe places relied on abolitionists and kind communities to aid runaways on their journey northward. Bucks County was home to many important stops on the […]

Coffee and Doan-utsFebruary 27, March 20, & April 24, 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.

Ring in the new year and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by learning more about your family history. Lineage Societies Workshop 2: February 28, 2026 at 1pm Learn about the application process to some of the major lineage societiesFind out how to start looking for the […]

Gather Place Museum Series: Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience — In Pursuit of Liberty, Justice & Equality - An America250PA Officially Recognized ProgramRediscover the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman in this immersive four-part reenactment. From her childhood as Minty Ross to her daring rescue missions, each scene reveals the […]