Holiday Guide 2013
Christmas Tree Lighting & Parades Shops at Valley Square Route 611 & Street Road, Warrington November 15th, 6pm Center Court Come see Santa arrive at The Shops at Valley Square. There will be free gifts for all children who attend (while supplies last)! Doylestown Tree Lighting & Santa Coming to Town 10 N. Main St, [...]
Veterans’ Wall Rededication at William Tennent High School
For years the Veterans’ Wall at William Tennent High School served as a reminder of the sacrifices that District alumni, faculty and staff made by serving their county. During construction of the new high school the Veterans’ Wall was placed in storage, waiting to be returned to its place of honor. On November 11, at [...]
Callista, Newt, & Ellis the Elephant come to Doylestown
Callista and Newt Gingrich will be appearing at The Doylestown Bookshop on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 pm. Mrs. Gingrich will be signing her brand new children’s book Yankee Doodle Dandy, the third in her New York Times Bestselling Series featuring Ellis the Elephant. Speaker Gingrich will be signing copies of several of his titles as well. Callista serves [...]
Garden of Reflection: Bucks County’s 9/11 Memorial
Bucks County’s Garden of Reflection is located at 1950 Woodside Road in Yardley. 2013 Remembrance Services: 9/11/13: 8:15 am – 10:15 am: Public Remembrance Service The annual service marking twelve years since the attacks on our nation will begin with musical performances at 8:15am. The time of the attacks will be acknowledged by ringing the [...]
Win a getaway to the 1740 House!
Summer vacations are a lot of fun, but let’s face it, they can also be a big hassle! Packing the car, mapping out road trips, and trying to transport a family across multiple states is no easy feat! That’s why we’re giving away a luxurious getaway to one lucky Bucks Happening reader, right within beautiful [...]
Bucks County’s Rustic Charm: Holly Hedge & 1740 House
Newly engaged couples are falling in love with the rustic outdoor wedding charm captured by so many of today’s wedding websites; Pinterest boards full of stunning vintage chic imagery- antique furniture seating, brides wearing cowboy boots, hay-stack lounges, and so much more. Vintage chic settings and “DIY” (Do-it-yourself) projects, featuring anything from mason jar centerpieces [...]
July 4th Fun at Washington Crossing Historic Park!
Happy Birthday, America! What? All are invited to celebrate American Independence on July 4th at Washington Crossing Historic Park from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event is hosted by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and by the PHMC. Re-enactors will be onsite to provide a window into the past. Learn how patriots lived during [...]
Tap into History: Brews & Bites at Pennsbury Manor
Do you enjoy a great brew? And love the rich history of Bucks County? Well, on June 22, 2013, there is an awesome new beer event in town that you’ll want to check out. Visit the picturesque 43-acres of William Penn’s 17th century country estate and enjoy the tastings of local beer and food by JustFood. [...]
Tickle Your Senses at the 20th Anniversary
Mark your calendar for a garden tour that will tickle your senses, provide oodles of inspiration, and simply knock your proverbial socks off. In celebration of the Historical Society’s twentieth year of producing garden tours, seven private gardens will be open to the public throughout Bucks County. This self-guided tour is held one day only, Saturday, [...]
Happy 100th Birthday Shady Brook!
From being one of the oldest working farms in the region to drawing many thousands of people to their holiday attractions each year, Shady Brook Farm has played a big role in Bucks County. Four generations and 100 years later, it’s time to celebrate this local landmark’s 100th Birthday! Locals are invited on June 8, 2013 [...]
Bucks County Film Debut: The North Star
While the red carpet event at The County Theater on May 2nd is sold out, Bucks Countians will get the chance to see locally produced & filmed, The North Star at the historic Newtown Theatre in Newtown, PA. Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 7pm & 9pm; Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 8:30pm; Monday, May 6th – Wednesday, May 8th, [...]
Shear Madness at the Thompson-Neely House
On Friday April 26th, step into the 200 year agricultural history of Bucks County at the Thompson-Neely House in Washington Crossing Historic Park. The 18th century farmhouse, which was actually used as hospital to care for the sick and wounded soldiers of the Continental army during their encampment here in the winter of 1776, will host their annual Colonial [...]
Documentary screening “Geil of Doylestown: Forgotten Explorer”
He was a preacher who could hold thousands spellbound…a photographer who captured images of vanishing cultures…an explorer who traveled to the ends of the earth. And then, he was forgotten. A century ago, William Edgar Geil (1865-1925) was the first person to travel the length of the Great Wall of China. Yet he remains unknown [...]
Photo Recap: Building Community in Pennsbury
Keeping an open-mind in today’s global world is an important message that is rarely addressed, especially with today’s social-media-savvy youth. On Sunday, March 3rd, about sixty community memebers gathered to celebrity the diversity of Bucks County in a multi-cultural, multi-faith event at First United Methodist Church in Fairless Hills, where guests enjoyed delicious food, art and [...]
Step into Bucks County’s History
Are you interested in local history? Do you have a burning desire to get involved and give back to your community? Then, come join other like-minded individuals on Sunday, February 24th between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Historic Craven Hall where current members will be on-hand to discuss the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available [...]
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