Quakertown Historical Society

09/13/2026

Thank you everyone who came out today for our 250 celebration Liberty Bell Trail! There was a great community turnout. Special thanks to Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drums Corp, Gather Place, Quakertown Band, Bethlehem Carriage Company, all volunteers, and the Fries Rebellion reenactment. Let's see your photos!

09/11/2026

As we mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, the Quakertown Historical Society pauses to remember the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience of our nation. We also reflect on our duty as stewards of history: ensuring that the weight of this day is carried forward for future generations who have no living memory of it.

09/10/2026

If you enjoy history like I do, this is something taking place this Sunday you might want to check out. I'm thinking about it myself. :-)

🔔 HISTORICAL LIBERTY BELL TRAIL: A WALK-THROUGH HISTORY🔔

Take a walk through Quakertown’s history during the Historical Liberty Bell Trail, presented by the Quakertown Historical Society!

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Quakertown, Bucks County

The historical walk begins at the Quaker Friends Meeting House and concludes at the Burgess Foulke House.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

🔹 11:00 a.m. — Brief lecture on the founding of Quakertown
🔹 11:30 a.m. — Ceremony at the Richard Moore gravesite
🔹 12:00 p.m. — A horse-drawn wagon carrying the Liberty Bell travels along Main Street to the Historical Museum. Spectators are encouraged to follow the wagon.
🔹 1:00–2:00 p.m. — Quakertown Band performance
🔹 2:00 p.m. — Reenactment of the Fries Rebellion
🔹 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Activities and historical sites open along Main Street

Visitors may also explore the Richland Library, Liberty Hall and Burgess Foulke House, along with a presentation about the Underground Railroad at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place.

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

South Main Street between Mill Road and West Mill Street will be temporarily closed from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the event.

Drivers should plan an alternate route, allow additional travel time and watch for posted detours and pedestrians throughout the area.

For more information about the event, please visit the Quakertown Historical Society’s page.

This event is supported through the Bucks County Tourism Grant Program.

08/23/2026

Our 250 celebration isn't the last of the year. Join us for an Afternoon with Lassie! Tickets at QuakertownHistoricalSociety.org/events

08/18/2026

Walk in the parade with us, tour the houses, listen to music, see a reenactment of the Fries Rebellion, and more!

08/03/2026

Come walk with us!! 🔔

07/20/2026

Thank you Mr. Harr for many years of dedication to Quakertown. You will be missed.

View William A. Harr's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.