It's beginning to look a lot like... Holidays in Bucks Co! Embrace the cozy and check out what's happening this weekend in Bucks County! Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events Calendar. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Holiday Evening Tours at Fonthill Castle Nothing is as magical as…
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Kid-Friendly Fun: Following the Footsteps of George Washington
by Jennie Porter on February 10, 2020
“Let’s go around the room and share a fun fact about ourselves”. Ah, the dreaded ice breaker. I’ve learned to avoid the awkward scramble to come up with an answer by keeping a tried and true response locked and loaded: “Growing up, I went to a Revolutionary War summer camp.” For three summers at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ, my sister and I wore tri cornered hats, and marched in the…
What’s Up This Weekend: 10 Shows to See, Festivals to Visit, and Art Exhibits to Explore!
by Jenna Scull on August 7, 2019
From musicals to reptile demonstrations to car shows, there’s never a dull moment in Bucks County. Whether you’re looking for a night out at the theater or for a chance to see special, antique cars up-close, we’ve got you covered! Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events…
What’s Up This Weekend: 15 Museums to Tour, Mysteries to Solve, Concerts to Enjoy, and More!
by Jenna Scull on July 24, 2019
From murder mysteries to Christmas in July festivals, there’s always an adventure waiting for you in Bucks County! Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar. Friday, July 26 Christmas in July Celebration ‘Tis (almost) the season! Join your favorite furry friends at…
Pairing History with Pints: Thompson-Neely House & Washington Crossing
by Jennifer Rogers Burns on February 20, 2018
Bucks County is so full of phenomenal breweries and magnificent historic sites that it becomes difficult selecting which ones you want to visit next…
A Circus Man’s Stunt Turned Holiday Tradition: The Reenactment of Washington’s Crossing
by Brooke Hillman on December 8, 2017
The annual reenactment of one of the most significant moments in revolutionary history started out as a sword-swallower’s publicity stunt more than half a century ago. Fast forward through the years and an Olympic gold medalist, unofficial “Hessian troops” and mischievous fraternity brothers have all made an appearance in this iconic Bucks County event…
Best Fall Family Photo Spots Around Bucks County
by Devon John on October 23, 2017
Bucks County is beautiful year-round, but it becomes truly spectacular every fall when the leaves start changing. No wonder so many people in the area want their yearly family photos taken in the fall…
Biking Goes with Everything in Bucks County
by Rick James on September 18, 2017
From drinks to fine cuisine and history to exercise, riding a bike can be paired with almost anything! So, dust off your bike and take to the road for these Bucks County spots…
Pairing History with Pints: Yardley & Washington’s Crossing
by Jennifer Rogers Burns on May 29, 2017
In 1776, General George Washington and his army marched through parts of Bucks County, but before they reached New Jersey for the historic Battle of Trenton, they had to make their way across the Delaware River through a wintry mix of snow and ice. Though these men had just experienced an incredibly tough loss in New York just a couple months prior, they never gave up. If they hadn’t persisted through the harsh Northeastern winter, then one of the most monumental battles of the Revolutionary War would not have been won by Washington’s army, and the cause for freedom may have been lost…
Capturing Aerial Images of Bucks County
by Paul Loftland on December 13, 2016
I needed to get a bird’s eye view of landmarks and points of interest in Bucks County. This is possible with technology using unmanned aerial vehicles, a.k.a., drones, but I wanted to show a different view of Bucks County by getting high in the sky while taking video, 360 Virtual Reality panoramas and photos of locations in Bucks County. Since some areas are no-fly zones for drones, the only solution to capture these images was to take them from a helicopter…