STEP BACK IN TIME

From the Continental Army and General Washington's triumphant 1776 crossing of the Delaware and almost to the modern day, New Hope, PA and Bucks County have a proud and rich history. Explore the many opportunities to step back in time! Retrace the route of early merchants on a mule-drawn barge, take a tour of the many covered bridges, ride on the New Hope-Ivyland railroad and recall a childhood journey or explore Pennsylvania Impressionism at the James A. Michener Art Museum.

 

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad >

Experience the golden era of the steam railroad right here in New Hope! Steam passenger service between New Hope and Buckingham Valley began on August 6, 1966. Freight service was provided by diesels leased from the Reading. The NHIR ran one of the last regularly scheduled steam-powered mixed freights east of Mississippi and the all-steamed tradition was broken in 1971 when the company finally purchased their own diesel, an Alco RS-1 from the Washington Terminal.

 

Mercer Museum >

Henry Mercer's collections were varied and seemingly endless, including more than 50.000 objects of everyday life, tools and artifacts, represent the soul of early America and the heritage of Bucks County The seven story concrete building was built between 1913 and 1916

 

Fonthill >

Built between 1908 and 1910, The Fonthill was designed by Mercer himself, and is amongst the finest examples of the American Arts and Crafts style. Constructed entirely of hand mixed concrete, this glorious and eclectic castle boasts 44 rooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces and well over 200 windows each different from the other. Truly an amazing archetectual gem- a must visit.

 

James Michener Museum >

This relatively new museum offer visitors a chance to experience the magic of an old county jail transformed into a center of artistic expression. Featuring four permanent exhibitions and about a dozen changing exhibitions per year, Michener promises an exhilarating experience time and again.

 

New Hope Historical Society >

From the original settlers, the Lenni-Lenape Indians, to the Dutch and English followed by the Quakers to today's varied population; New Hope maintains its status as a place where diversity is celebrated. The New Hope historical Society's office is located in the eighteenth century Parry Mansion in downtown New hope.

 

Friends of the Deleware Canal >

The friends of the Deleware canal is an independent not for profit organization working to restore, preserve and improve the Deleware Canal and its surrounding. The Friends of the Delaware Canal are headquartered in the historic Locktender's House at Lock 11 in New Hope.

 

Washington Crossing State Park >

 

Deleware Canal State Park >