Bucks County, Pennsylvania boasts a wide range of options when it comes to historic sites available to host meetings and events. Established in 1682 by colonial proprietor William Penn as one of the four original counties in the commonwealth, this destination offers an abundance of landmarks with historical ties.


For example, planners can arrange events near histori- cal sites such as William Penn’s former home, Pennsbury Manor, at a number of 18th- and 19th- cen- tury estates and farms, where George Washington crossed the Delaware River during the American Revolution, at sites that served as stops along the Underground Railroad, as well as dozens of other loca- tions with plenty of their own stories to tell.


Courtyard at Aldie Mansion in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA


The Continental Tavern in Yardley is in the center of the town’s historic district and is only a couple of blocks from the Delaware River. Restored to its look and con- figuration from 1877, the venue has an outdoor porch that offers views of Lake Afton and is the perfect spot for dining alfresco in Bucks County. For decades, the tavern has hosted groups for lunch and dinner. Its on- site planning professionals can help with menu plan- ning and recommend vendors for things like decora- tions, flowers and more.


Aldie Mansion, named for the William R. Mercer fami- ly’s ancestral estate in Perthshire, Scotland and mod- eled after the Compton Wynyates in Warwickshire, England, is situated on more than 10-acres of mani- cured grounds in Doylestown. This 20th-century estate’s charm lends character to special events while provid- ing contemporary space and amenities.


Large meetings for up to 230 guests and meal functions can be accommodated in the mansion’s atrium, while its library, gallery and Great Hall offer classic settings for smaller events. Outside are gardens, stone terraces,


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