Craven Hall Historical Society

Please join us TODAY from 12-4pm for our annual holiday open house! Because of the pandemic, Santa and Mrs. Claus will not be able to make it, but the Craven Hall Historical Society will be offering open hearth treats, free take home ornament kits for the children, and food available for purchase. (Please remember to bring your mask!) We hope to see you today! Happy Holidays! #historicbuckscounty #warminster #buckscounty #localhistory

Our latest blog article is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Don't forget to mark your calendar for our annual holiday open house on Sunday, December 13 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Craven Hall Historical Society will be providing free take-home ornament kits for children and offering take-out food available for purchase. Unfortunately, Santa and Mrs. Claus will not be making an appearance this year. Masks are required for entry. ... We look forward to seeing you at our holiday open house! https://medium.com//colonial-life-how-our-ancestors-lived-

On this #GivingTuesday, please consider making a donation to the Craven Hall Historical Society and John Fitch Steamboat Museum. Every donation you make helps fund our educational programs, upkeep and maintenance, and museum displays. If you wish to donate by check, please make the check payable to The Craven Hall Historical Society Inc. Our mailing address is PO Box 2042, Warminster, PA 18974 We thank you for your support! ... https://craven-hall.org/donate/ #localhistory #historicbuckscounty #buckscounty #warminster

The Craven Hall Historical Society is pleased to announce the launch of its NEW website! www.craven-hall.org When you visit our website, you'll be able to learn more about our history and programs and view photos and videos, all now easily accessible from your phone, tablet, or computer! As part of our revamped marketing strategy, we have also launched a new logo and brand identity. The Craven Hall Historic Site encompasses all of what Craven Hall has to offer, including the... John Fitch Steamboat Museum and Craven-Vansant Burial Ground. We thank you for your continued support and hope you consider making a donation to the Craven Hall Historical Society and John Fitch Steamboat Museum this holiday season. Visit Bucks County #history #localhistory #buckscounty #historicbuckscounty #warminster

Did you know that Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain? The Celts, who lived over 2,000 years ago, would wear costumes and light bonfires to ward off ghosts. They believed that on All Hallow's Eve, or the night before All Saints' Day, the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and on the night of October 31st, ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In the 1840's, Irish immigrants fleeing the Potato Famine brought several Halloween tradit...ions to America, including the jack-o-lantern (which they carved out of turnips!). Americans began to dress in costumes and ask for treats from their neighbors (which at the time also included money!). Between 1920 and 1950, trick-or-treating became even more popular as it was a relatively inexpensive way for an entire community to share in the spooky celebration. Happy Halloween from the Craven Hall Historical Society! Stay safe and be scary! #buckscounty #historicbuckscounty #localhistory #halloween #warminster

Has the pandemic forced you to work on home renovation projects? Have you painted any walls this summer? In Colonial America, they couldn't stop at their nearest Lowes or Home Depot to pick up a can, so how did they make, and use, paint 200+ years ago? Check out our latest blog article, Painting Your Home in 18th Century America, to learn more. We even included a paint recipe for you to try! #buckscounty #localhistory #Warminster #historichomes... https://medium.com//colonial-life-how-our-ancestors-lived-