Bucks County, PA is a place full of history, settled by William Penn and housing Washington’s soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Stone houses, often predating the United States itself, tell the story of the settlers who lived here in the 1700s and 1800s. Many of the historic stone houses have been converted to museums, bed & breakfasts, and event spaces that you can visit and look inside.
Pearl S. Buck House
520 Dublin Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
Visit the 68-acre estate that was once home to Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Pearl S. Buck. Take a guided tour through the farmhouse dating to 1825, explore the gardens and learn about unique local culture through traveling exhibits.
Thompson-Neely House
1638 River Rd
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Thompson-Neely House served as a Revolutionary War Hospital for Washington’s troops. James Monroe, the fifth president of the U.S., was one of the soldiers who recovered here. The house also features a gravesite for the soldiers who died there. To learn more about the history, go on a guided tour of the estate.
Moland House
1641 Old York Rd
Warminster, PA 18974
The headquarters of Washington’s Continental Army during August of 1777, the Moland House is a National Register of Historic Places landmark that you will not find anywhere else. Take a group tour or request a guided tour for a more personal feel.
The Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)
Centre Avenue & Court Street
Newtown, PA 18940
Built in 1733 as a tavern, the Half Moon Inn is one of the oldest buildings in Bucks County. On the National Register Historic Places, the inn turned home now offers guided tours by the Newtown Historic Association.
Buckingham Friends Meeting House
5784 York Rd
Lahaska, PA 18931
Built in 1768 and changing remarkably little since then, the Buckingham Friends Meeting House has remained a meeting place for the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) since its completion. Now, the meeting house also hosts weddings and events.
Pennsbury Manor
400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd
Morrisville, PA 19067
The 17th century estate of William Penn offers guided tours, traveling exhibits and demonstrations of everyday life during Penn’s lifetime.
Bolton Mansion
85 Holly Dr.
Levittown, PA 19055
Built in 1720, the 500-acre estate of the Bolton Mansion has gone through many additions in the course of nearly three centuries. Capturing this wide period of history, the Bolton Mansion earns its spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The main farmhouse is available for rentals and tours.
Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm
5281 York Road
Holicong, PA 18928
The former home of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright George Kaufman, this 1740 manor home and the surrounding property is now a luxurious bed & breakfast.
*Courtesy of www.visitbuckscounty.com
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