Black History in Bucks County

Bucks County has rich stories, historic landmarks, and cultural legacies that illustrate the living legacy of Black history in this region.

Check out the Gather Place Museum in Yardley, an historic 1877 African Methodist Episcopal Church that has evolved into a living history museum, offering exhibits, documents, photos, documentaries, and interactive history lessons.

In Bucks County you can also explore many other important Black history sites and resources, such as the African American Museum of Bucks County, a dedicated institution preserving and sharing local African American heritage and programming (with a permanent home underway at historic Boone Farm in Middletown Township). 

Visit historic African Methodist Episcopal congregations like Mount Gilead AME Church on Buckingham Mountain — founded by and for African Americans in the 19th century and tied to Underground Railroad history. 

You’ll find numerous Underground Railroad related landmarks and tours throughout the county, from churches and private homes to memorials and interpretive trails that highlight Bucks County’s role in helping people seeking freedom. 

History

Tour the Underground Railroad in Bucks County

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For thousands of escaped slaves in the 18 th and 19 th 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…

Tour the Underground Railroad in Bucks County
Itineraries + Guides

Black Owned Businesses in Bucks County

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Celebrate and support the outstanding hospitality at Black-owned businesses in Bucks County. Whether you're seeking handcrafted candles or a gourmet burger, this curated list is the perfect way to discover an array of Black-owned and -operated shops, cafes, restaurants and…

Black Owned Businesses in Bucks County
History

Yardley's Continental Tavern And Underground Railroad

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Bucks County played an important role as a way station and a transportation hub in the Underground Railroad. The Underground Railroad represented hope for a new life for so many. It was a secret network of hidden and safe places that helped runaways on the journey north…

Yardley's Continental Tavern And Underground Railroad
History

A Unique Look at the Underground Railroad in Bucks County

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For thousands of escaped slaves in the 18 th and 19 th 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…

A Unique Look at the Underground Railroad in Bucks County