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New Historic Preservation Easement: Bristol Train Station
In May, Heritage Conservancy finalized a Historic Preservation Easement on the Historic Bristol Train Station. Our staff worked closely with a local community organization, Bristol Historic Preservation, Inc. (BHP), to…
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Newly Preserved: The 55-Acre Staff Property in Bucks County
In May, Heritage Conservancy completed a conservation easement to protect the 55-acre Staff property in Springfield Township, Bucks County. This land is part of a larger 175-acre farm, Kirkland Farm,…
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Remembering the Historic Aldie Mansion Bur Oak, circa 1750 – 2025
Long before Heritage Conservancy existed, and well before the Mercers crafted their legendary landmark homes in Doylestown, a special tree took root. For close to 300 years, this Bur Oak…
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Bucks County Artist Jane Ramsey Captures the Local Landscapes — and Helps Protect Them
If you are driving the backroads and farmland around Upper Bucks, watch for a woman in a sunhat at an easel. Bucks County artist Jane Ramsey stops wherever she finds…
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Meet Beth Beans Gilbert, Local Business Leader and Supporter
“We are committed to giving back to local organizations, such as the Heritage Conservancy, with the understanding that any investment in our community has ongoing returns, whether through increased economic…
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A Guide to Spring Birds in Pennsylvania
With spring, we’re welcoming back a whole suite of birds that haven’t been around since early fall. While you’re out and about, keep an eye (and ear) out for the…
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Business Partners Reception: Celebrating Partnership and Impact
On April 17, Heritage Conservancy hosted business leaders from across the region for a special evening of connection, awards, and celebration at our annual Business Partners Reception at Aldie Mansion….
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Fawley is Preserving Bucks County History, One Scan at a Time
For the past three years, volunteer Nancy Fawley has played a vital role at Heritage Conservancy by preserving and digitizing Historic Resource Surveys — documents mostly from the 1980s and…
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An Oak for Any Scenario: A Guide to Native Oak Trees in Pennsylvania
Learn how to identify native oak trees in Pennsylvania and understand their critical role in forest ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and conservation.
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A Year of Impact in Bucks County Schools and Communities
Heritage Conservancy’s Education and Community Programs Team finished 2024 strong, and their impact continues into 2025. Along with other departments in the organization, they held public nature-based events and grew…
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Reading Recommendations for Women’s History Month
Happy Women’s History Month! To celebrate the occasion, we have collected reading recommendations from some of Heritage Conservancy’s staff members, who enjoy reading about history and ecology. From historical fiction…
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Meet Jeff Nicholas: Heritage Conservancy’s New Board Chair
With plans to continue making significant and positive impacts in our communities in 2025, Heritage Conservancy named Jeff Nicholas the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The Board of…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
