14 Historical Sites To See In Bucks County Pennsylvania

Bucks County Pennsylvania is just north of Philadelphia and home to some interesting historical sites. 

Growing up, this was one of the locations where I would frequent with friends and family. Whether we were hiking Ringing Rocks or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, Bucks County was always a short distance away.

Spanning 31 townships, Bucks County offers a rich history and diverse culture for everyone.

So if you are looking for a great way to get out of the city for a day or want to add history lessons to your vacation, these locations are a great add-on to your itinerary. 

Want to explore more of Bucks County?

Check out these great activities to add to your list of things to do:

• Tubing on the Delaware River
• Hiking Ringing Rocks Park
• Unique Shopping in Bucks County

Fonthill Castle 

525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901

1 of 3 Mercer buildings within the Doylestown area, Fonthill was home of Henry Mercer. Fonthill Castle was built as a showcase for his collection of tiles and prints, especially the Moravian tiles he produced at the Tileworks.

Fonthill Castle is a National Historic Landmark as well as part of the American Alliance of Museums. 

Mercer Museum

84 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901

2 of 3 Mercer buildings in the Doylestown area, the Mercer Museum is home to one of the most extensive collections of pre-1850 American artifacts. The museum also holds exhibits of many other global cultures such as West Africa, China, and Native American artifacts. 

The Tileworks

130 E Swamp Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901

3 of 3 Mercer buildings in the Doylestown area, the Moravian Pottery and Tileworks is where unique handmade tiles were produced. The artwork of these tiles has been sought after for generations by architects. You can tour the tilework factory today with 3 different tour options and even take your own tile home. 

Michener Art Museum

138 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901

Founded in 1988, the Michener Art Museum houses world-class collections of Pennsylvania Impressionism. Dedicated to education, you can attend many of the numerous classes or events that are held throughout the year or just enjoy the numerous pieces of artwork housed here.

Pearl S. Buck House

520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944

Home of the author of The Good Earth, Pearl  S. Buck. The house is dedicated to preserving storytelling and dialogue as an art. Through education that is empowering, visitors will become inspired to make the world a little brighter. 

Washington Crossing Historic Park

1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

The Pennsylvania side of the famous Delaware River crossing in 1776. The Washington Crossing Historic Park houses numerous historical buildings and landmarks that are great for the whole family. Whether you want to overlook the valley at Bowman’s Tower or explore the canal that feeds into the river or have a living history experience there is something for everyone at this park.

Pennsbury Manor 

Pennsbury Manor State Park, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067

The home of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, Pennsbury Manor was constructed in 1683. The land was granted to Penn on March 4, 1681, originally named Sylvania. It wasn’t until later that the area was named Pennsylvania after the term Penn’s Woods.

Pennsbury Manor was built by Penn’s slaves. To learn more about this check out these links for more in-depth information.

• African Americans in Pennsylvania 
• Slavery in Pennsylvania
• The Names of William Penn’s enslaved people
• Interesting facts of William Penn

Margaret R Grundy Memorial

610 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007

Margaret Grundy was a library advocate and served on the book selection committee to the Bristol Free Library.  The museum is an elegant Queen Anne-style home on the banks of the Delaware River. 

The home is known to be once owned by very prominent individuals throughout Pennsylvania history such as John and Elizabeth Elfreth.

Erwin-Stover House

Uhlerstown, Tinicum Township, PA 18920

Located on 126 acres of land, the Erwin-Stover house and barn sit on land once inhabited by the Lenape People.

The Erwin house was build in 1810 and by 1860 after the purchase of the land and home, Henry Stover added onto the house. 

The house, barn, and land were donated in 1955 to become the county park. Today you can explore the land, house, and barn. 

Historic Fallsington

4 Yardley Ave, Levittown, PA 19054

A 300-year-old village rooted in Quaker living, Historic Fallsington, also known as the Village of Fallsington, is home to many buildings from the 17th century.

Learn the history of this location and how they have been able to sustain the village even to this day.

Moland House

1641 York Rd., Warminster, PA 18974

Washington’s Headquarters, Moland House was where many of the continental armies stayed during 1777 during July and August. 

Enjoy a reenactment or a guided tour and step back in time. 

Parry Mansion Museum

45 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938

Built by one of the founders of New Hope, the Parry Mansion Museum offers visitors a free tours where you can explore 125 years of decor. 

Stover Mill

852 River Rd Erwinna, PA 18920

Built in 1832, the Stover Mill is now an art gallery for local artist.

Thompson Neely House

1635 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

Part of Washington Crossing Historic Park, Thompson-Neely house and farmstead served as an army hospital during the winter of 1776/1777. Those injured during the Battle of Trenton, such as James Monroe (the 5th US president) would recover in the region. 

On the property, there is also a Soldier’s Gravesite where those who died in either the encampment or battle were buried. You can visit the grave sites by walking the canal path within the park.