Washington Memorial and Memorial Garden at Washington Crossing in Bucks County
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2005 Calendar Washington Crossing State Park
Join us for a historic look at autumn customs, traditions, and frolics as Washington Crossing Historic Park presents their annual harvest festival. Experience the 1770’s and 1830’s as you enjoy: *the scents of a fall meal cooking on an open hearth *historic craft demonstrations, music, and trades *the bounty of a colonial kitchen garden and […]
Durham Boats – Replicas of the Boats used by George Washington to cross the Delaware
These are replicas of the Durham Boats that George Washington used to cross the Delaware River. Washington had appropriated the boats from the Durham furnace upriver. Colonel John Glover and his sailors from Marblehead Massachusetts were invaluable in aiding the crossing. Once Washington had crossed the Delaware he marched south to attack and defeat the […]
2004 Calendar
2004 Calendar of Events for Washington Crossing Historic Park Happy Birthday General Washington! Sat., February 21, 2004, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Kids can give three cheers for the man of the hour as we celebrate Washington’s birthday at the Park with Colonial treats, hands-on activities, games, and a chance to meet the General. Participants must […]
Grounds at Washington Crossing – Washington Crossing State Park
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Taylorsville Store in the Historic Washington Crossing State Park
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Holland Pennsylvania
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Churchville Pennsylvania
Quick Navigation: Churchville lies in Northampton Township. It is not incorporated and is part of the township of Northampton. Churchville is mainly a ‘bedroom community’ with some stores and restaurants. At one time the Fox Chase Newtown Line ran through the community and the Churchville Station serviced the rail commuters. Another local attraction is […]
Richboro Pennsylvania
Richboro has a surprising number of small restaurants located near Second Street Pike and Almshouse Road. Restaurants in Richboro include: China Chef – 1069 2nd Street Pike, Giuseppe’s Pizza & Restaurant 990 2nd Street Pike Hogeland’s Corner Grill 1025 2nd Street Pike, Hong Kong Gourmet – 800 Bustleton Pike, Juliana Rose Cafe – 130 Almshouse […]
Churches in Bucks County Pennsylvania
Quick Navigation: Here are some views of old houses of worship found in Bucks County. We used the word “Churches” because the software limits the number of characters. As we progress, we intend to show houses of worship of all denominations. This is a little chapel at the Neshaminy Cemetery on Bristol Road. Bucks […]
Barns in Bucks County Pennsylvania – Old and scenic barns – Rustic barns
Quick Navigation: Barns served a critical function in the early days of the county. There are many picturesque old barns still standing. Some are still in use and others are, shall we say, retired. A stone barn at Washington’s Crossing park near Bowman’s Tower. This is right off River Road. As you drive through […]
Photographs of Covered Bridges in Bucks County
Quick Navigation: Bucks County boasts a number of covered bridges. Cabin Run Covered Bridge carries Covered Bridge Road across Cabin Run Creek in Plumstead. It was built in 1871 and is 82 feet long. Erwinna Covered Bridge carries Geigel Hill Road across Lodi Creek in Tinicum. It is 56 feet long and was built […]
River Views from the spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware
Quick Navigation: Views of the Delaware River at Washington’s Crossing A view of the Delaware River at Washington Crossing. The bridge in the background goes to New Jersey. This is the spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in order to attack the Hessians at Trenton New Jersey. He used boats commandeered […]