By Jeffrey L. Marshall, President of Heritage Conservancy and National Barn Alliance Board of Directors This month was a tough one for old buildings, particularly old barns. Heritage Conservancy was asked to go out and look at three(!) barns that were going to be demolished. The gloomy weather seemed appropriate for this somber task–the presence […]
Heritage Conservancy’s Annual Photo Contest 🗓
We want your best Bucks County or Montgomery County photos celebrating our natural and historic heritage during spring, summer, autumn or winter. Up to 12 winners could be chosen to be featured in our 2020 Heritage Conservancy wall calendar. Entries will be accepted from Monday, June 3rd, through Friday, June 28th. Voting will take place […]
A Q&A with Nick DeRose, Heritage Conservancy’s New Vice Chairman of the Board
Anyone who gets involved with the work of a nonprofit–whether it’s in a staff or volunteer position–has a unique story for why they do what they do. This month, we chatted with Nick DeRose, Vice Chairperson of Heritage Conservancy’s Board of Directors. Equipped with a master’s degree in Geology, Nick is a professional geologist specializing […]
Heritage Conservancy Teaches Keystone Students the “3 W’s”
It was a watershed moment for the students of Keystone Elementary School when Heritage Conservancy staff members taught them the 3 W’s last month! We recently worked with the entire fourth grade (nearly 200 students!) of Keystone Elementary School; these were the same students we saw in the fall during our Steamboat SPLASH! Program. Each […]
“The River Flows Through Art”—A Michener Art Museum and Heritage Conservancy Collaboration
A powerful partnership has been forged! Heritage Conservancy has teamed up with the James A. Michener Art Museum for “The River Flows Through Art: A Catalyst for Change” educational program. This five-week endeavor, which is currently taking place, creatively teaches students from three local schools (Morrisville High School, Strayer Middle School, and Thomas Holme School) […]
Bucks County Property Added to National Register of Historic Places
The Fullam House (pictured above) has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places! […]
Heritage Conservancy Facilitates the Preservation of Two Properties in Richland Township
Ever since the Land Preservation Board for Richland Township made a wish list 15 years ago of the properties it would like to see preserved, two properties remained at the top of the list: the Herrmann property and the Bonk property. Heritage Conservancy is happy to announce that with the close of 2018, it can […]
Pop-up Storytime and Children’s Tour 🗓
Friday, February 15th10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Aldie Mansion85 Old Dublin PikeDoylestown, PA 18901 Join us for a fun storytime at Aldie Mansion, provided by the Doylestown Library. After the stories and songs, help us hunt for hidden animals in the artwork, sculptures, and décor around this unique Mercer home. Free and family-friendly. Contact Emily at […]
Towpaths & Tales 🗓
Thursday, February 7th7:00 PM to 8:30 PMAldie Mansion85 Old Dublin PikeDoylestown, PA 18901 Take a flight back in time over a much different Delaware Valley—one in which canals that had once powered the region remained largely intact, less than a decade after abandonment—and return to the present over the landscape as we know it today, […]
Sherlock “Homes:” Old House Detective 🗓
Thursday, January 24th6:30 PM to 8:00 PMAldie Mansion85 Old Dublin PikeDoylestown, PA 18901 Historic research and documents only answer some of the questions about old houses. In order to answer questions like “What changes were made to the house?” or “Which section is the oldest?” can only be answered with a CSI-like, evidence-based approach. In […]
