Historic
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Colonial Farmstead in Newtown Square Brings Highwayman Sandy Flash to Life
The Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead at Ridley Creek State Park in Newtown Square has brought highwayman Sandy Flash back to life in a living history play presented in October, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6abc. The play on Sandy Flash, whose real name was James Fitzpatrick, was incorporated into the Farmstead’s popular lantern ghost tours. “This is…
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Philadelphia’s Historical Markers Shine Light on Lesser-Known Figures and Events
Philadelphia has several of Pennsylvania’s 595 historical markers highlighting the region’s lesser-known figures and events, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. One of the markers commemorates the house that once stood at 5109 Germantown Avenue, where the first protest against slavery was held by a group of German Quakers in 1688. In 1840, John Wagner…
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Tour-Goers Meet ‘Infamous’ at Edgewood Cemetery in Pottstown, Hear Ghostly Tales
Local history buffs were treated to well-performed mini-plays that brought mysterious, interred Edgewood Historic Cemetery residents back to life, so to speak, during a Walk to Remember tour. The third in a series, the event illuminated “The Infamous at Edgewood” and raised funds toward maintaining the 12-acre resting place at 989 East High Street in…
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Check Out This Local Real Haunted House Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – this real haunted house in Chester County is the place to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Thornbury Farm in West Chester was the site of the final skirmish in the…
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SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly three decades as it heads to Florida for semi-retirement, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SS United States Conservancy and Florida officials from Okaloosa County marked the occasion with a small transfer-of-title ceremony…
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Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown Finds New Advocates to Keep It Alive
Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown, which dates back to the 1800s, now has a new team of advocates to keep it alive, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The board of volunteers works throughout the entire year to raise funds for the historic cemetery, which usually requires around $25,000 annually to maintain its landscape. Andrew Minostra…
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Women of Idenlea Estate Honored with Historic Landmark
Three remarkable Bala Cynwyd women who lived on the Idenlea estate in Bala Cynwyd were recently recognized with a Pennsylvania historical marker, writes Erin Betley for the Hidden City. Dr. Hannah E. Longshore, Dr. Jane Viola Myers, and Lucretia Mott Longshore Blankenburg owned land in the Bala Cynwyd neighborhood in the mid-nineteenth century and helped…
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East Greenville’s Grand Theater Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Grand Theater in East Greenville, PA celebrates its 100th anniversary reports Michelle Kane for the Patch. The historical theater is known for its single-screen cinema and meticulous restoration offering patrons a step through time. It is one of only a few like theaters still in operation. To mark the occasion, the theater will host…
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Discovery Channel Explores Buckingham Cave, Yields Two New Doan Gang Discoveries
The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries related to the infamous Doan Gang, a group of loyalists active during the Revolutionary War, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Clint Flack, an exhibit specialist from Bucks County Historical Society, led the…
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Human Remains Uncovered at Limerick’s Historic Hood Mansion
Archaeologists have uncovered human remains at the historic Hood Mansion in Limerick, reports 6ABC. While the remains have yet to be identified, it’s believed that they belong to someone from the Hood family. The estate was built in 1834 for John Mclelland Hood, an Irish immigrant and trader who used the home as a summer…
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Willow Grove Amusement Park Captivated Generations of Guests
For 80 years, the Willow Grove Amusement Park delighted residents and was a beloved destination for families and thrill-seekers, reports Trending Stories. The park site in the town of Willow Grove, now occupied by the Willow Grove Mall, opened in 1896 and stayed around until it closed permanently in 1975. There was no entry fee…
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Thanks to Dedicated Volunteers, Historic Carousel at Pottstown Back in Action
A Pottstown historic carousel is once again up and running after a decades-long hiatus thanks to the dedication of a group of committed volunteers, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. “It’s a work of art, really,” said State Rep. Joe Ciresi. “If you just come in, if you don’t want to ride it, just look at…
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Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972 Munich Olympics and the attack on the Israeli team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moroney and Cohan were sailors on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team. Moroney, a Merion native and St. Joseph’s Prep…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Once Upon A Nation Press Opens for the Season in Valley Forge National Historical Park
Hear a true story from a Once Upon A Nation storyteller as the season launches in Valley Forge National Historical Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia) on Thursday, Jun. 13, at 3:30 PM. In attendance at the event will be Amy Needle, President and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, Inc.; Tim Briggs, State Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;…
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Main Line Native Graham Arader Acquires Rare Botanical Drawings of William Bertram
Graham Arader, Main Line native and notorious collector of the finest rare maps, art, and books, recently made possibly one of his greatest acquisitions when purchasing a collection of rare drawings by William Bartram, the celebrated Kingsessing-born botanist, writes J.F. Pirro for the Philadelphia Magazine. Arader ensures there is meaning behind everything he owns. His…
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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County. Aleister Crowley, dubbed by many publications as “The Wickedest Man in the World”, was an English author and occultist, who founded the spiritual philosophy/religion of Thelema back in the early…
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Levittown Celebrates 72 Years Since First Residents Moved In
June 23 will mark the 72nd anniversary of the day first residents – John and Philomena Dougherty – moved into their home in Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Since then, the Bucks County town has thrived. As it was settled in the mid-20th century, at the height of the Cold…
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