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Pennsbury Manor
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Reconstruction of William Penn’s country seat in Pennsylvania. Approximately five miles from Fallsington.
Phone: 215-946-0400
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Three Arches
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A stone farmhouse constructed between 1712 and 1828, as the home of John Sotcher, who worked at Pennsbury Manor.
No scheduled tours; however, group tours can be arranged. Also available for rental. Owned by Falls Township. Approximately two miles from Fallsington.
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Summerseat
Historical Morrisville Society
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Stately stone home built by Adam Hoops in the late 1750s in Morrisville, near the falls of the Delaware. Served as Washington’s HQ from December 8 - 14, 1776. Owned by two signers of the Declaration of
Independence, Robert Morris then George Clymer. Approximately five miles from Fallsington.
Phone: 215-295-7339
A commercial Web site, Living Places, has interesting detail.
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Glen Foerd
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Built around 1853 by Charles Macalaster, a financier and Presidential advisor, and originally named Glengarry, this Italianate structure overlooks the Delaware.
It houses a magnificent collection of furnishings and masterworks of art.
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelpia, PA 19114
Phone: 215-632-5330
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Historic Bristol, PA
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Site includes a history of the area, and information on various aspects of contemporary Bristol Borough
About 12 miles from Fallsington
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Margaret R. Grundy Museum
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A beautifully furished Victorian home.
610 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA Phone: 215-788-9432
About 12 miles from Fallsington
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Andalusia
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Greek Revival style mansion.
1237 State Road, Andalusia, PA 19020 Phone: 215-245-5479
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Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) and
Washington Crossing State Park (NJ)
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Site of the Christmas Day 1776 crossing of the Delaware River by Washington’s troops to overwhelm the Hessian troops in Trenton, NJ.
Washington Crossing, PA Phone: 215-493-4076
Titusville, NJ Phone: 609-737-0623
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Old Barracks Museum
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18th Century landmark -- the site of Washington’s victory.
It features Revolutionary War era barrack rooms.
Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 Phone: 609-777-4000
About 5 miles from Fallsington
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James A. Michener Museum
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Regional art museum, featuring general, Bucks County artists, and special exhibits.
138 Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-340-9800
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Mercer Museum
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Folk art, furnishings, and implements of early America
84 Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-0210
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Fonthill Museum
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Home of creative genius Henry Mercer, furnished with treasures from around the world.
East Court Street, Doylestown, PA Phone: 215-348-9461
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Moravian Pottery & Tile Works
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Working museum, producing decorative tile and mosaics.
130 Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA Phone: 215-345-6722
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New Jersey State House
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The second oldest State House in use, built in 1792 and extensively modified. Many magnificent architectural details.
Individual and group tour access requires well advanced reservation.
Trenton, NJ 08625 Phone: 690-292-4840
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Shrine of Saint Katharine--
Catherine Marie Drexel
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The Shrine of Saint Katharine, who used her family fortune to education Native and African American children, is at the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem,
Pennsylvania, USA 19020-8502.
Phone: 215.639.7878
email: kathdrexel@aol.com
Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays.
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Historic Resources |
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Rural History Confederation
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A grouping of 17 museums and historic sites in the Northern suburbs of Philadelphia. Members include building and garden sites; craft, historic industrial, and military groups; and art and furnishing
collections.
The Web site is a gateway to those of the member organizations.
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Pennsylvnia Historical and Museum Commision
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The State of Pennsylvania’s central agency for operation of State museums and maintenance of historical archives.
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Heritage Conservancy
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Founded in 1958 as the Bucks County Park Federation, the Heritage Conservancy has become a leader in the preservation of the area’s natural and historic heritage.
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Bucks County Historical Society
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Operates the Mercer Museum, Fonthill Museum, and the Spruance Library in Doylestown, PA.
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National Register of Historic Places
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The National Park Service’s registry of the Nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation.
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The Fallsington Library Co.
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Ephemera from the history of Fallsington and gneral Public Library holdings.
139 Yardley Ave., Fallsington Phone: 215-295-4449
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Entertainment |
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Arts & Culture Council of Bucks County
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Enriching the lives of Bucks County residents by providing services and partnerships among artists and area arts and cultural organizations.
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Sesame Place
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Children’s theme park based on the PBS television show. About 2 miles from Fallsington.
Langhorne, PA Phone: 215-752-7070
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Six Flags / Great Adventure
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Huge adventure park and animal safari. About 1 hour from Fallsington in central New Jersey.
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Shopping |
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The Museum Shop and
The Fallsington Antique & Craft Shop
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Right in Fallsington.
Both shops are located in the Gillingham Store, along with the office of Historic Fallsington, inc., right on Meetinghouse Square
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Oxford Valley Mall
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Large regional shopping mall with 4 major department stores and a multitude of shops. About 2 miles from Fallsington.
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New Hope, PA
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Historic village and art colony along the Delaware River.
Filled with antique shops, art galleries, and restaurants.
For information, phone: 215-862-5880
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Peddlers’ Village
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Scores of shops in an 18th Century style setting
Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA 18931
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Franklin Mills Mall
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Huge discount mall with scores of stores ranging from the off-price outlets of major retailers to small remainder outlets. The kind of place that is the destination of bus trips. About 15 miles from Fallsington.
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Philadelphia |
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The fifth largest city in the United States, once seat of the US government.
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Big brother is just down I-95. All of the historic sites, shopping, sports, entertainment, and places to stay that one could want. About 20 miles from Fallsington.
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Travel |
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SEPTA's Pass Perks
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Purchase a SEPTA weekly or monthly Pass at any SEPTA sales location. Once you have the Pass, you're entitled to a discount at Historic Fallsington or any participating Pass Perks Partners.
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Mid-Atlantic Treasures
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Tour and travel company specializing in SE Pennsylvania destinations, including Historic Fallsington.
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Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau
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Guides for visitors, conference planners, and industry in Bucks County
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Local Governments and Affairs |
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Falls Township
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Along with local governmental affairs, has a brief sketch of local history.
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Bucks County Comissioners
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Information on the government and courts of Bucks County, PA.
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Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce
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Business support services in the area.
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