New to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places: County Line Road School House

July 9, 2025

The project to restore the County Line Road School House over the last 20 years represents a labor of love by community members who believe in the value of preserving…

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New Historic Preservation Easement: Bristol Train Station

June 11, 2025

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

June 9, 2025

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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A Year of Impact in Bucks County Schools and Communities

March 18, 2025

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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Heritage Conservancy Preserves 60 Acres of Land in Bucks County in December

January 20, 2025

This past December, Heritage Conservancy preserved a total of 60 acres of Bucks County natural and farmland in three separate Conservation Easements. All of these easements closed in the same…

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New to Our Register of Historic Places: Te Deum, Historic Farm in Yardley

December 13, 2024

Our area is home to many notable historic sites and properties, and a recent addition to Heritage Conservancy’s Register of Historic Places is no exception. The stone farmhouse on a…

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Heritage Conservancy’s New After-School Programs Served Over 60 Students in Lower Bucks This Fall

December 11, 2024

This fall Heritage Conservancy initiated four new after-school nature programs for middle and grade school students in Bristol Township School District. The programs served over 60 kids, teaching them about…

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Bryn Gweled: A Historic Intentional Community and Heritage Conservancy’s First Conservation Easement

September 16, 2024

The sight of thousands of fireflies flickering over the Bryn Gweled pond on a quiet summer evening took Cathie Forman’s breath away. It’s that feeling — and a respect for…

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Recently Conserved: 24.5 Acres of Land in Plumstead Township

August 1, 2024

Heritage Conservancy recently placed a conservation easement on a 24.59-acre property located along Cabin Run Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. The property features lowland forest, meadow, and approximately 1,000…

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The Shipley Lester House of Quakertown

July 19, 2024

The historic Shipley Lester House in Quakertown dates back to about 1815 and was linked to multiple notable local figures over its years. The property was recently added to Heritage…

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Croydon Woods mural

Heritage Conservancy Unveils a New Community Mural at Croydon Woods Nature Preserve

April 16, 2024

On the first Saturday in April, Heritage Conservancy unveiled a colorful new mural highlighting the biodiversity and hiking appeal of Croydon Woods Nature Preserve. The work includes student artists from…

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Heritage Conservancy and Warrington Township Conserve Nearly 175 Acres of Open Space

March 19, 2024

Reaching a massive milestone, Heritage Conservancy recently partnered with Warrington Township to ensure that open space dedicated as part of residential developments will remain open and accessible to the public, as…

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