Doylestown Historical Society
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"Preserving and celebrating the creative and historic significance of Doylestown and its neighboring communities"
A Joyous #Hanukkah to all who celebrate The Festival of Lights! #Doylestown
December 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
A Joyous #Hanukkah to all who celebrate The Festival of Lights! #Doylestown
“George Washington” stopped by #Doylestown yesterday, along with some of our town criers!
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
“George Washington” stopped by #Doylestown yesterday, along with some of our town criers!
Doylestown: Historic Places of Worship Tour. December 13th.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Doylestown: Historic Places of Worship Tour. December 13th.
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/doylestown...
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/doylestown...
We had a great time at our “Doylestown Celebrates USA 250” kick off event! Much more in store throughout 2026! www.doylestownhistorical.org/america250 #bucks250pa #america250 #doylestown
October 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We had a great time at our “Doylestown Celebrates USA 250” kick off event! Much more in store throughout 2026! www.doylestownhistorical.org/america250 #bucks250pa #america250 #doylestown
Join with us as we kick off "Doylestown Celebrates USA 250," a celebration of our country's semi-quincentennial anniversary. Saturday, October 18th: more details here: www.doylestownhistorical.org/events/doyle...
October 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Join with us as we kick off "Doylestown Celebrates USA 250," a celebration of our country's semi-quincentennial anniversary. Saturday, October 18th: more details here: www.doylestownhistorical.org/events/doyle...
We had so much fun with our Town Crier Auditions! Fifteen contestants—just a sample here—all of whom will be around town all next year as part of our Doylestown Celebrates USA 250 events. @bucks250.org
September 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We had so much fun with our Town Crier Auditions! Fifteen contestants—just a sample here—all of whom will be around town all next year as part of our Doylestown Celebrates USA 250 events. @bucks250.org
This video marks the first in a series of "Local History Comes to Life!" produced using #AI, and a photo of workers outside the Doylestown Ag Works, circa 1890's.
September 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This video marks the first in a series of "Local History Comes to Life!" produced using #AI, and a photo of workers outside the Doylestown Ag Works, circa 1890's.
Do you have the voice to be a Town Crier? Send an email to volunteer@doylestownhistorical.org, and be part of our audition on September 18th! #localhistory #doylestown #usa250
August 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you have the voice to be a Town Crier? Send an email to volunteer@doylestownhistorical.org, and be part of our audition on September 18th! #localhistory #doylestown #usa250
Nick Molloy was an early and consistent supporter of the Doylestown Historical Society. He was there during our formative years and has been with us ever since. His presence will be missed but his contributions will have lasting, positive impact.
Nicholas Molloy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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July 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Nick Molloy was an early and consistent supporter of the Doylestown Historical Society. He was there during our formative years and has been with us ever since. His presence will be missed but his contributions will have lasting, positive impact.
We were recently visited by William Lindesay, OBE, who is an expert on the history of China's Great Wall, and of the historical contributions of Doylestown's world explorer: William Edgar Geil, who was the first to fully photograph The Great Wall. youtu.be/Q5ucoodFquQ?...
The Great Wall of Two Williams:Two Journeys, One Century Mission
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June 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We were recently visited by William Lindesay, OBE, who is an expert on the history of China's Great Wall, and of the historical contributions of Doylestown's world explorer: William Edgar Geil, who was the first to fully photograph The Great Wall. youtu.be/Q5ucoodFquQ?...
It was an honor for us to have William Lindesay visit for a presentation on "Doylestown's Forgotten Explorer" William Edgar Geil. In 1908, William Geil photo documented The Great Wall, and preserved history for China. Geil was born, lived and died in Doylestown, and is buried at Doylestown Cemetery.
William Lindesay OBE visits Doylestown Cemetery Gravesite of William Edgar Geil
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June 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It was an honor for us to have William Lindesay visit for a presentation on "Doylestown's Forgotten Explorer" William Edgar Geil. In 1908, William Geil photo documented The Great Wall, and preserved history for China. Geil was born, lived and died in Doylestown, and is buried at Doylestown Cemetery.
We are saddened at the passing of Doylestown native Lynn Taylor, whose architectural designs will live on in #Doylestown for generations.
Lynn C. Taylor Obituary June 8, 2025 - Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home
View Lynn C. Taylor's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
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June 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We are saddened at the passing of Doylestown native Lynn Taylor, whose architectural designs will live on in #Doylestown for generations.
For Memorial Weekend, we are presenting a live stream of four of our "Salute to Service" series on veterans. A fifth episode is currently in post production. Live stream here: youtube.com/live/bBt0uqb... #MemorialDay #Veterans #LocalHistory
Doylestown Historical Society presents: Salute to Service Live Stream
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May 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For Memorial Weekend, we are presenting a live stream of four of our "Salute to Service" series on veterans. A fifth episode is currently in post production. Live stream here: youtube.com/live/bBt0uqb... #MemorialDay #Veterans #LocalHistory
The premiere of our latest Video History Series: How Fred Beans turned $124 into the largest independent auto dealership in PA. youtu.be/oV-2OnoCFkQ?...
Video History Series: Fred Beans
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May 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The premiere of our latest Video History Series: How Fred Beans turned $124 into the largest independent auto dealership in PA. youtu.be/oV-2OnoCFkQ?...
Happy Easter from Doylestown Historical Society! Preparation from neighborhood children for the annual "Egg Hunt" organized by the American Legion, Post 210, on the grounds of Fonthill. The "eggs" were placed inside small paper bags that were spread on the lawn.
April 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Happy Easter from Doylestown Historical Society! Preparation from neighborhood children for the annual "Egg Hunt" organized by the American Legion, Post 210, on the grounds of Fonthill. The "eggs" were placed inside small paper bags that were spread on the lawn.
April 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The fire in our beloved Magill Schoolhouse has been a profoundly challenging event. This setback will not deter us from serving our cherished community and we ask for your support as we maintain our resilience and rebuild! Thank you!
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April 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The fire in our beloved Magill Schoolhouse has been a profoundly challenging event. This setback will not deter us from serving our cherished community and we ask for your support as we maintain our resilience and rebuild! Thank you!
In the early morning hours Thursday morning, a fire started in the display room addition. We are grateful to the fast response of Doylestown Fire Co. along with other volunteer fire teams in the region. Their work helped save a lot of irreplaceable historical artifacts and records.
March 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In the early morning hours Thursday morning, a fire started in the display room addition. We are grateful to the fast response of Doylestown Fire Co. along with other volunteer fire teams in the region. Their work helped save a lot of irreplaceable historical artifacts and records.
A fantastic turnout to celebrate the premiere of our latest Video History Series: Lynne Anne Donchez. Great food, and a hat show followed! Visit our house for an exhibit on hats, many provided by Lynne Anne. Thank you to Lynne Anne and everyone who attended, cooked, and made for a great event!
March 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A fantastic turnout to celebrate the premiere of our latest Video History Series: Lynne Anne Donchez. Great food, and a hat show followed! Visit our house for an exhibit on hats, many provided by Lynne Anne. Thank you to Lynne Anne and everyone who attended, cooked, and made for a great event!
To celebrate #internationalwomensday we honor one of Doylestown's internationally-recognized citizens, Margaret Mead. Through the magic of #AI, we will let her tell you a little bit about her #Doylestown connection.
March 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
To celebrate #internationalwomensday we honor one of Doylestown's internationally-recognized citizens, Margaret Mead. Through the magic of #AI, we will let her tell you a little bit about her #Doylestown connection.
RIP iconic actor #GeneHackman. He had a bit of a #Doylestown connection. Early in his career, he participated in a US Civil Defense video. This was filmed in 1966, mostly in Doylestown at the "new" Bucks County Courthouse. You will recognize a few street scenes here.
Community Shelter Planning Starring Gene Hackman
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February 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
RIP iconic actor #GeneHackman. He had a bit of a #Doylestown connection. Early in his career, he participated in a US Civil Defense video. This was filmed in 1966, mostly in Doylestown at the "new" Bucks County Courthouse. You will recognize a few street scenes here.
Come join us at the #Doylestown Historical Society Barn for a special event celebrating the fascinating journey of lifelong Doylestownian and business woman Lynne Anne Donchez through the world of hats! Tickets & More Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-lo...
February 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Come join us at the #Doylestown Historical Society Barn for a special event celebrating the fascinating journey of lifelong Doylestownian and business woman Lynne Anne Donchez through the world of hats! Tickets & More Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-lo...
Anyone here remember “The Little Store?” #Doylestown #localhistory
February 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Anyone here remember “The Little Store?” #Doylestown #localhistory
For #BlackHistoryMonth: Grayson Savoy “Sid” Stratton (1900-1993) was born in #Doylestown and was educated at the Pennsylvania Soldier’s Orphans’ School at Scotland, PA.
We will let Sid tell you more, through the magic of #AI. #localhistory
We will let Sid tell you more, through the magic of #AI. #localhistory
February 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
For #BlackHistoryMonth: Grayson Savoy “Sid” Stratton (1900-1993) was born in #Doylestown and was educated at the Pennsylvania Soldier’s Orphans’ School at Scotland, PA.
We will let Sid tell you more, through the magic of #AI. #localhistory
We will let Sid tell you more, through the magic of #AI. #localhistory
For our first post for #BlackHistoryMonth we feature Layle Lane. We will let her tell you about herself, through some AI magic. #localhistory #buckscounty
February 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
For our first post for #BlackHistoryMonth we feature Layle Lane. We will let her tell you about herself, through some AI magic. #localhistory #buckscounty