Lower Makefield Historical Society

11/10/2024

Join us today at 2 p.m. to hear author and historian Larry Kidder discuss the nature and mechanics of Washington's crossing of the Delaware, and how it is reflected in Emanuel Leutze’s iconic 1851 painting. This event is free and open to the public. No ticket is required! We'll see you later at the Lower Makefield Community Center.

Author and historian Larry Kidder will discuss these almost daily crossings and their relationship to the one that helped swing the momentum of the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Trenton in a special presentation hosted by the Lower Makefield Historical Society on Sunday, November 10 , from 2-

10/23/2024

Join us on Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m. when author and historian Larry Kidder will discuss the nature and mechanics of George Washington's heroic crossing of the Delaware in December 1776, and how it is represented in Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. This event, at the Lower Makefield Community Center, is free and open to the public. No ticket is required for entry. See more:

Author and historian Larry Kidder will discuss these almost daily crossings and their relationship to the one that helped swing the momentum of the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Trenton in a special presentation hosted by the Lower Makefield Historical Society on Sunday, November 10 , from 2-

09/20/2024

Tomorrow is Yardley Harvest Day! Be sure to stop at our tent in the parking lot behind the Yardley Community Center. Kids can decorate a craft pumpkin with stickers and markers. Adults can learn more about the Lower Makefield Historical Society and becoming a member. We'll see you there!

04/18/2024

Good things are happening at Lower Makefield's own Slate Hill Cemetery , likely the oldest cemetery in historic Bucks County.
https://buckscountyherald.com/stories/at-slate-hill-the-future-is-the-focus-lower-makefield-history-community-space-monica-hinden-thomas-argentieri-joe-camaratta,45557?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2MjptpnU_UPAbwoT4MvWSAG-eGYDgZonaTpYJ7674pE9gGBPf98VOtayE_aem_ATIOw6iPRHuQxHXf3uGZ1Q8zU2GgqCmDK_-K4S2BcO7nfIC3Xo-qCZm1x_WGzQLDq8R5M1KoFVu4MtXHGPKuByDk

When Monica Hinden looks at Slate Hill, believed to be the oldest burial ground in Bucks County, she doesn’t just see the past. She’s sees the future. A future where it is a shared community space …

03/04/2024

Thanks to everyone who attended our inaugural event yesterday—our first gathering since 2020! We truly appreciate the gifts that Shirley Lee Corsey, Conservator/Executive Director of Gather Place in Yardley, Pa., brought to us in sharing her family stories and learning about women in Bucks County & Beyond. Gather Place Museum is a historic African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Church located right in Yardley Borough. It's open to the public - check it out!

02/20/2024

Rescheduled! Please join us on Sunday, March 3 and celebrate Women's History Month with us! Shirley Lee Corsey, a gifted storyteller and Conservator/Executive Director of The Gather Place Museum, will share stories about Women History Makers of Bucks County & Beyond. Reserve your seat!

This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 3 due to recent winter weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Who are the women who made history in and around Bucks County? Celebrate women’s history in Bucks County with a special presentation hosted by the Gather Place Museum and the

02/05/2024

Celebrate women’s history in Bucks County with a special presentation hosted by the Gather Place Museum and the Lower Makefield Historical Society. Shirley Lee Corsey, a gifted storyteller and Conservator/Executive Director of The Gather Place Museum, will share stories about Women History Makers of Bucks County & Beyond. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and advance registration is requested. Please join us!

Who are the women who made history in and around Bucks County? Celebrate women’s history in Bucks County with a special presentation hosted by the Gather Place Museum and the Lower Makefield Historical Society. Shirley Lee Corsey, a gifted storyteller and Conservator/Executive Director of The Ga