Living History Encampment 2023

Don’t forget to stop by our annual Living History Encampment this Saturday, September 9th from 10-4. There will be various Civil War displays and activities for the whole family. Reenactors will bring history to life, taking visitors through what it would have been like to live through this period of time. The encampment will be located at 55 East Court Street on the Court House Lawn.

Civil War Firearms Presentation

Join us on September 16th, at 11:00 AM, for a Civil War Firearms Presentation. The event will take place in the newly renovated Court Yard of the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library. Members/Reenactors James Donovan, Jaye Drukas and James Grimes will display and discuss characteristics and uses of both original and reproduction firearms during the War and at modern reenactments. The presentation will detail how reproduction firearms are used in current reenactments. A bullet collection will be displayed as well. There will be muskets and carbines for display and discussion. This event is free of charge but donations are welcome.

Event- Civil War Photography

Join us on Saturday, August 12th for a Speaker Event in the courtyard of the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library. The presentation will start at 11:00AM. Historian, Kyle Purchase, will discuss the significance of photography in the American Civil War and how it has become a useful tool to study the conflict. Most of this presentation is also a small sample of the works of the several Civil War photographers (i.e. Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner, Timothy O’Sullivan, etc.) who documented the Civil War through the lenses of their cameras. It is important to note that this presentation contains some photographs of a graphic nature and may not be suitable for younger children. This event is free of charge but donations are welcome.

G.A.R Speaker Event -Saturday, July 8th

Join us for our very first Speaker Event in the Bucks County Civil War Museum’s newly renovated Courtyard. This beautiful new space can finally be used thanks to the generosity of Visit Bucks County, The King Questers and of course, our incredible members whose generous donations made it possible. The event will be on Saturday, July 8th starting at 11:00 AM. Mr. Kyle Purchase will take us through the history, influence/impact, and purpose of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), the Union veterans’ organization which existed for 90 years from April 1866 - August 1956. He will also speak about the auxiliary organizations of the Grand Army of the Republic that are still active today as well as the work and activities that these organizations do. This is going to be an incredible presentation. It will be kid friendly and free of charge. Donations are welcome. Hope you can make it!

Civil War Photography

This past Tuesday night we were treated to a wonderful presentation on Civil War photography by the editor of Military Images Magazine, Ronald Coddington. Both deeply moving and funny, Ron brought to life the Gettysburg Campaign, as told through the stories of the common soldier and the devoted citizen, and captured by the lens of 19th century photography. Bringing to life the Civil War generation in all it's richness, Ron also proved that Victorian America had a lively sense of humor, giving life to the world of black and white that we are used to seeing in 19th century photographs. We can't thank Ron enough for coming to Bucks County to speak for us, as well as for giving us permission to share this priceless image. Enjoy!