Farmland to Suburbia & Stewardship
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Andalusia is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival domestic architecture in the United States with extensive gardens and tours by appointment only.
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Built in the Victorian Italianate architectural style in 1861, this beautiful home was the residence of Asa Packer. Today, you will see his mansion just as it stood during Packer's lifetime.
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Originally named Mauch Chunk, in 1827 it became the terminus of America's longest railroad. In 1870, this line changed from coal-hauling to passenger excursion service to become a part of the extremely popular Mauch Chunk Switchback Railroad. Mauch Chunk was renamed Jim Thorpe in 1954.
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Lehighton was named after the Lehigh River, which derived from the Indian word "Lecla" or left fork of the river.
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This grand observation tower offers an expansive view of the Delaware River area. As the seasons change, so do the colors and visual experiences at the Tower, making returns trips enjoyable for visitors each year.
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Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
The 134-acre Preserve features nearly 1,000 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting, ready for you to discover. Enjoy picturesque woodlands, meadows, a pond and Pidcock Creek set amidst a changing collection of wildflowers, birds and wildlife.
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Bristol Cultural & Historic Foundation
Dedicated to preserve and promote the history and culture of the 1681 riverfront town of Bristol.
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This historic farm-in-the-city opens doors to early American agricultural life. The property includes a restored 1748/1818 farmhouse, two 1840s bank barns, a high horse-power wheel, large kitchen garden and orchard, a corn crib and wagon shed.
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The 60-mile towpath of the Delaware Canal is a stroll into American History.
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Commemorating and preserving the history of Doylestown, so that Doylestown, its people, places and events may long be remembered.
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Dedicated to the study and preservation of the history of Durham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Episcopal Parish of St. Mark & St. John
Designed by Richard Upjohn and constructed in 1867 -1869, this Church is a National Historic Landmark.
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An 1800 Federal-style home with additions in 1840 and 1860 built by the Erwin family, for whom the village of Erwinna is named.
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The Historic District encompasses Erwinna village and historic resources located on River, Headquarters, Geigel Hill, Upper Tinicum Church, Tettemer, Permanent School and Roaring Rocks Roads.
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Today the three-hundred-year-old village of Fallsington represents an enduring Quaker community and an architectural heritage that is uniquely American.
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Friends of the Delaware Canal - Locktender’s House
Restored 19th-century Locktender's House on the Delaware Canal.
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The Moravian mission of this name was built in 1746 to accommodate the growing number of Mohican and Delaware Indian converts. It was the first white settlement in present-day Carbon County.
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Helfrich’s Springs Grist Mill and Peter Grim House
The 190-year-old Helfrich Springs Grist Mill is the last remaining gristmill out of five that once existed in Whitehall Township.
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Bristol is one of the oldest settlements in the United States with beautiful views of the Delaware River.
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Doylestown offers a friendly atmosphere that is sprinkled with a variety of restaurants, sidewalk cafes, unique shops, cultural and historic attractions.
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Enjoy quaint shops and bucolic landscapes in the historic village of New Hope.
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Morrisville is a quaint little borough of approximately two square miles. It is located midway along what is known as the Northeast corridor, between New York and Washington, D.C. It shares the banks of the Delaware River with its neighbor, New Jersey.
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Historical Society of Bensalem
Take the time to stop by The Historical Society of Bensalem Township and be amazed by the amount of historical Bensalem Township information and artifacts they have available for your study and research needs.
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Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center
Founded in 1969, Bucks County Audubon Society (BCAS) has played an important role in promoting good harmony with our natural environment.
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Lock Ridge Park and Furnace Museum
This wooded park includes the old Lock Ridge Iron Works complex and surrounding land perfect for picnics and outings.
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Visit the country estates of Andalusia, Glen Foerd and Pennsbury Manor on an elegant bus tour with step-on guide, lunch and gift shop.
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Victorian home of US Sen. Joseph R. Grundy. The 1834 Grundy home overlooks the Delaware River and is considered an excellent example of the decor and furnishings of a fine Victorian residence.
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The museum contains Switchback Railroad and canal lock models as well as a museum of the history of Mauch Chunk and a display of Jim Thorpe.
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Houses dramatic displays of the implements, folk art and furnishings of early America before mechanization.
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The James A. Michener Art Museum is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County, Pennsylvania region.
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Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
A National Historic Landmark and working history museum producing decorative tiles and mosaics in a manner similar to that employed by Henry C. Mercer.
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Showcased in an 18th century stone farmhouse, the Museum of Indian Culture is an educational resource center for people of all ages to learn and research about the Lenape (Delaware) and other Northeastern Woodland Indian cultures.
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Audio, visual and interactive exhibits on canal history, technology and regional history.
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Topography, geology and scenic beauty combine to create the unique character of the Nockamixon Cliffs natural area. These sheer cliffs tower 300 feet above the Delaware River and dominate the landscape.
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The 5,283-acre Nockamixon State Park surrounds the 1,450-acre Lake Nockamixon. The park's forests and fields are a large green space in this rapidly developing area.
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The Old Waterworks, built in 1762, is considered the oldest pumped water system in the country.
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In 1898, the New Jersey Zinc Company located a zinc smelting operation here, in order to take advantage of the anthracite coal being mined just north of Palmerton. The town was named after New Jersey Zinc's then-President, Stephen S. Palmer.
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Parry Mansion & New Hope Historical Society
The Parry Mansion was built in 1784 by Benjamin Parry, one of New Hope's founders, and had been occupied by Parry's descendants until it was purchased by the New Hope Historical Society in 1966.
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The recreated country home of William Penn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, provides a peaceful contrast to the pace of modern American life.
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Riegelsville Historic District - Benjamin Riegel House
The village of Riegelsville, a National Historic District, has a fine collection of commercial and residential buildings. Especially impressive are the mansions built by local industrialists.
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The Slate Belt Heritage Center, built in 1905, is a tribute to the heritage of the early Slate Belt settlers.
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The Slate Belt Museum offers exhibits on the history and industrial heritage of the area.
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Summerseat - Historic Morrisville Society
Summerseat was constructed by Adam Hoops, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant of the late 1700s. Thomas Barclay, Hoops' son-in-law, was the owner when Summerseat served as George Washington's headquarters from December 8-14, 1776 - a crucial period in the struggle for national independence.
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Troxell-Steckel House and Farm Museum
Experience 100 years of Pennsylvania German history at this 1756 farmstead.
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Tullytown was founded and laid out by one of the area's earliest settlers, Thomas Riche, and was first named 'Riche Town.'
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Tyler State Park consists of park roads, trails and facilities which are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. Neshaminy Creek meanders through the park, dividing the land into several interesting sections.
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Upper Black Eddy Historic District
Located in historic Bucks County, with many old stone farmhouses and home to Pennsylvania impressionists, Upper Black Eddy was a thriving canal town.
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Walnutport Canal & Locktenders House
Restored 1829 Locktender's House. Canal locks, towpath, picnic areas and a watered canal.
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Washington Crossing Historic State Park
Washington Crossing Historic Park preserves and interprets the site where General G. Washington executed his daring crossing of the Delaware River, as well as the social and economic history of this important location.
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Wilkes-Barre Historical District Walking Tour
Visitors who take a walking tour of Wilkes-Barre will see a wide range of architectural styles and history living on through renovated buildings and structures.
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Yardley is a small town with picturesque views of the Delaware River. Visitors enjoy walking along Main Street and exploring the many shops and restaurants.
