THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Contact Mary Lou McFarland at mlmcfarland@heritageconservancy.org to join our list for updates on this event. Historic experts present a Historic Window Repair Workshop at Aldie Mansion. The workshop will include a hands-on demonstration of various stages of disrepair and repair techniques for historic windows, including epoxy-based wood repair, glazing, and […]
On a quiet block of Canal Street, away from the bustle of Main Street, sits a vital landmark for a once burgeoning African American community in Yardley. “Main Street may be Yardley’s heart, but this place is its soul,” says Shirley Lee Corsey (pictured above). She is the current caretaker of the Old African Methodist […]
Join us at Aldie Mansion on February 15th at 6 pm to discuss the art of William Mercer. Much like William’s older brother, Henry, William was a fan of using concrete. We will be taking a look at William’s concrete and plaster artwork, some of which we will be able to see right here in […]
“We are nurturing the past, present, and future of our community,” says William (Bill) Kunze, CEO at Heritage Conservancy. “When we imagine what kind of world we want to live in, many of the features people would identify as being important in their communities are things the work of Heritage Conservancy will help ensure.” Bill […]
The Community Outreach team at Heritage Conservancy recently challenged writers of all ages from Lower Bucks County to capture nature in 100 words or less. We received over 70 entries, compelling narratives, evocative poems, and thought-provoking prose that impressed our judges. We had so many entries, it was hard to choose just one from each […]
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the next best time is today. There are many good reasons to plant a tree. At Heritage Conservancy, we are primarily concerned with forest regeneration along streams, hard and soft mast production for wildlife, and trees and shrubs that support the […]
Help Heritage Conservancy clean up trash at Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve for the MLK Day of Service. The more trash we collect, the less will get washed into our waterways! Volunteers must pre-register with Melissa at mlee@heritageconservancy.org and complete a volunteer and attendance waiver. Meeting location: Bristol Marsh Nature Preserve – Meet at the northwest […]
Step into the world of micro-wonders at our Nature Writing Celebration on January 13th at 1:30 PM, nestled within the welcoming walls of the Grundy Library. Celebrate nature and community with beautiful words, friendly company, and tasty snacks. We have asked local writers of all ages to embrace the beauty of brevity and capture the […]
4.6 billion years is a long story to tell within a human lifetime, let alone a single article, yet here I am trying to sum up PA’s place – southeastern PA in particular – in Earth’s history in roughly 2,000 words. Why? Because I’ve found that understanding our place in the world of rocks builds […]
Heritage Conservancy has recognized nearly 700 local properties in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, adding them to its Register of Historic Places. Among its newest “inductees” is the Thomas Ellicott House on Aquetong Road in Carversville, Solebury Township. The home is a notable, well-preserved example of vernacular architecture. This historic stone home has also been associated […]
