Long a waypoint in the history of American development and now enveloped by the pressures of modern suburbia, Fallsington has become...
...the village that time forgot
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia, at the falls of the Delaware River, the Village had retained its 18th Century character as a seat of Quaker living, worship, and commerce, until the early 1950’s. Then development in the adjacent Levittown and Fairless Hills threatened to end that forever. Historic Fallsington, Inc. was formed to protect the heritage of the Village.
The three hundred year old Village of Fallsington today represents an enduring Quaker community and an architectural heritage that is uniquely American. Today, Meetinghouse Square appears as it did almost 300 years ago. Historic meeting houses and commercial and residential buildings have been restored and intrusive development has been stayed. At the same time, Historic Fallsington is part of the fabric of Lower Bucks County. Fallsington is a living community of 17th through 21st century homes of varying architectural styles and a small number of other buildings that represents the march of time through the last three hundred years. Fallsington is important today not because it was the site of world-shaking events or the home of famous people but because it has survived to tell its story.
We urge you to join us. Stand in the Square and gaze at a vista largely unchanged for scores of years.
Join one of our tours of the buildings preserved and protected by Historic Fallsington. Observe the graceful way in which this small, unspoiled spot dovetails with the surrounding communities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 2 + 3,
9 + 10,
16 + 17,
+ 23
Fridays & Saturdays in December
Christmas Tours 2022
The three historic houses will showcase almost 100 years of Christmas history as part of the guided tour.
Tours offered by pre-registration or by chance :10:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
Fees: Adults- $7.00; Children (aged 6-12) $3.00; Military*, AAA members, & Seniors $6.00
Contact us to reserve your tickets or with any questions.
*We apologize for any confusion as to the dates for these tours, they were incorrectly noted in the Falls Township newsletter.
December 11
Sunday beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Begin the busy holiday season with us during the annual community Christmas Tree Lighting!
We’ll gather around the tree setup on Meetinghouse Square, sing a few Christmas carols lead by the Quaker Singers and local Girl Scouts, & light the tree for the season. Don’t forget to visit with Santa at the Burges-Lippincott House just across the square before heading up Yardley Avenue for some complimentary refreshments courtesy of the Fallsington Library.
* Sock donations: We're working with the good folks at the Fallsington Library and American Legion Post #834 with the Sock Drive. We'll have a box for you to drop off new socks that will then be collated with others collected by the Library & distributed to Veterans and residents at local nursing homes and assisted living centers.
*Event is offered under most weather conditions, so please dress to stay warm while enjoying time with your neighbors.
* Parking: Fallsington Friends Meeting- 9300 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19054
CONTACT US
Historic Fallsington, Inc.
Information Center & Office
4 Yardley Ave.
Fallsington, PA 19054-1117
Phone: 215-295-6567
info@historicfallsington.net
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INFORMATION
Open for guided tours and other programs:
*Closed major holidays*
May-October: Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November-April: Tuesday-Friday: 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. by chance or appointment.
All programs are included with your admission fee, unless otherwise noted:
Adults- $7.00;
Children (aged 6-12) $3.00
Military*, AAA members, & Seniors $6.00
Watch an historical and education episode featuring Historic Fallsington in Visit Bucks County’s YouTube series, “Bucks County Is My Home.” See more episodes in the series here.
Funding for this website was provided in part from the
2021 Bucks County Tourism Grant program.
HFI receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
© 2022 by Historic Fallsington, Inc.
