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Meet the Bunny March 23rd

March 20, 2013 By

Meet the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00am to noon at the Old Library by Lake Afton, 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley.  The Bunny and his helpers will be ready to play and provide free photos, Easter treats, and plenty of hippity-hoppity fun. 

This opportunity to meet with the Bunny is sponsored by the Yardley Historical Association and will coincide with the Egg Hunt to be held at 10:00am in nearby Buttonwood Park by the Yardley Borough Recreation Board.

For more information about the Association’s activities, visit yardleyhistory.org, e-mail info@yardleyhistory.org or call 215-493-6625.

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The Yardley Historical Association and The Old Library by Lake Afton

January 21, 2013 By
Yardley Historical Association

 

One hundred thirty-five years ago the Old Library by Lake Afton was built and a large part of Yardley’s legacy was born.

The building was used as a community library until 1977. To ensure that the “carpenter” Gothic style landmark would last for generations to come the Yardley Historical Association was formed in 1964.

And, to this day the YHA focuses their efforts on sponsoring a variety of educational programs, historic tours, children’s events and, of course, the preservation of the building and its collections of primary and secondary materials, including maps, photographs, newspapers, letters, deeds, and ephemera, related to the Yardley area.

Local history and special interest topics are featured at general membership meetings held at 7:30pm on the fourth Thursday of October, April and May. Seasonal events take place in June and December.

The public is invited to all general meetings and special programs. The Association also conducts tours of historic Yardley and provides speakers for school and community groups. Their 2013 schedule includes some fun programs.

Visit their Book Swap from 1:00-4:00pm on March 10th, the Grace Kelly program on March 18th, flower sale on May 11th, the Penn & Lenape Indians program on May 16th.

The historic library is used as the Association’s headquarters and may be rented for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, christenings and other very special events. Visit their website to learn more about renting this beautiful landmark for your special event.

The Yardley Historical Association, caretakers of the 1878 building and its collections, invites you to explore their site at www.yardleyhistory.org and find out how you can take advantage of what the Old Library has to offer.

Consider becoming a member so that The Old Library by Lake Afton can last another 135 year and beyond!

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Yardley Historical Association Walking Tour

April 27, 2012 By

On Saturday May 19th, walk with tour guides from the Yardley Historical Association on a guided tour through the center of Yardley Borough, a National Register Historic District. With architecture that spans 300 years and a rich history started by a visionary Quaker, there is much to learn and see in a town once called Yardleyville.

Meet us at the Old Library by Lake Afton, 46 West Afton Avenue, at 11:30 a.m. and join us for a box lunch back at the library following the tour. A $5.00 donation is requested for the one-hour tour, only. No reservation necessary for the tour. If you would like to join us for lunch, please call Linda Roach at 215-493-6253 or email info@yardleyhistory.org to reserve your meal for an additional $15.00 for a total of $20.00. Capacity for lunch is 40 people in the library. Make check out to: “YHA” and mail to Linda Roach, 30 Penn Valley Drive, Yardley, PA 19067.  Lunch reservation deadline is May 12th.

The Yardley Historical Association is dedicated to providing educational and community programs and maintaining and improving the Victorian library building and its collection of books, documents, and ephemera related to Yardley’s history.  For more information about the Association’s activities, please visit our website at www.yardleyhistory.org.

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The Unsinkable Molly Brown at Yardley Community Center Apr. 15th

April 9, 2012 By

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the most famous shipwreck of the 20th century.

In commemoration of the sinking of the RMS Titantic, the Yardley Historical Association and the Lower Makefield Historical Society invite you to a special performance given by Melissa Rabinsky portraying Molly Brown on Sunday, April 15th, 2:00pm, at the Yardley Community Center, 64 S. Main Street, Yardley .

Margaret (Molly) Brown was an American socialite, philanthropist, and activist who became famous due to her involvement with the tragedy and after exhorting the crew of Lifeboat 6 to return to look for survivors. When newspapers later learned of Brown’s courageous actions, they promptly dubbed her “the unsinkable Mrs. Brown” and she became an international heroine.

Kathy Bates introduced us to Molly Brown through her applauded performance in the 1995 movie, “Titanic.” This program is free and family friendly. Contact Joyce Anderson with questions at 215-499-9469.

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Secret Discoveries From Yardley’s Past

January 3, 2012 By

Frank Lyons, co-owner of the new Continental Tavern, witnessed an exciting discovery during the renovation of his restaurant some four years ago – an historical diary, you could say, in the form of tens of thousands of bottles and everyday items and amusing pieces of times long, long ago. But this discovery was just the beginning.

Hear first hand how and what the biggest -maybe not so surprising- discovery was!  Join Frank Lyons Saturday, January 14th, 12:00pm at The New Continental Tavern, located at 2 North Main Street, Yardley. Co-sponsored by the Yardley Historical Association and the Lower Makefield Historical Society, the event features stories & artifacts as well as luncheon which includes salad, choice of 4 entrees, coffee, tea and unlimited soft drinks for $25 pp. Choose entree at event. Reservations and payment due January 5th. Make check out to “YHA” and mail to: YHA, P.O. Box 212, Yardley PA 19067. Please include your phone number and email. Seating limited to 50 guests.

For more information about the association’s activities, please call 215-493-6253, e-mail info@yardleyhistory.org or visit our website at www.yardleyhistory.org.

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Yardley Historical Association Holiday Events

November 16, 2011 By

Lights will be strung and greenery hung as the members of the Yardley Historical Association prepare for “A Lake Afton Holiday” at the Old Library by Lake Afton.                                

  • Community Decorating Party – November 21 at 6 p.m.
  • Community Open House – December 3 from 2-6 p.m.
  • Holiday Covered Dish Dinner – December 4 at 5:30 p.m.

A tall, tall fir tree decorated with all the things found at Lake Afton on a fine winter’s day – skaters, ducks and geese, sleeping fish and turtles, snowflakes and icicles – will be the centerpiece of the celebration at the Old Library. A special layout of working model trains will also lend its charm and remind visitors of the railroad’s role in Yardley’s history.

There’s much to do at the “Decorating Party” on Monday, November 21st and the community is invited to help.  There are ornaments to hang, greens and holly to strew, and fun to be had.  Enjoy an evening of camaraderie with your neighbors.   

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November events at the Old Library by lake Afton

November 1, 2011 By

November ushers in the chilly new season with three wonderful events and programs sponsored by the Yardley Historical Association at The Old Library by Lake Afton.

Visit the library on Sunday, November 6th from 1:00 to 4:00pm for a Book Swap. Bring some, take some! Please arrive with no more than a grocery bag full of books of current interest to adults and/or children.

Mark your calendars for the holiday opener, the Community Decorating Party, on Monday, November 21st at 6:00pm. Join the crowd at The Old Library to decorate their festive tree and hang hand-made garland, all the while singing carols and laughing with new and old friends.

Yardley’s official Christmas tree is just outside the library’s doors and there will be a grand illumination on Friday, November 25th at 6:30pm. Santa will arrive aboard a fire truck and then sit down in a big wing chair inside the Old Library to hear children’s wishes.

This event is in cooperation with the Yardley Business Association. The Yardley Historical Association is dedicated to maintaining and improving the Victorian library building and its collection of books, documents, and ephemera related to Yardley’s history.

For more information about the Association’s activities, call 215-493-6653 or e-mail yardleyhistory@yahoo.com.

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1950s Dance benefits Old Library at Lake Afton

August 30, 2011 By
50's DANCE

by Maryanna S. Phinn

Hey guys and gals, let’s go to the hop and get a whole lot of shakin’ going on at the Nifty 50’s Benefit Dance to support the Old Library at Lake Afton.

“We decided to have a fun community event to raise money for some necessary repairs and renovations to the library,” explains Linda Roach, president of the Yardley Historical Association (YHA), which is sponsoring the event.  “One of our board members came up with the 50’s dance idea. We think our membership and the community will enjoy the nostalgic theme,” she adds.

The dance is set for Friday, September 30th from 8:00 to 11:00pm at the Yardley Country Club, 1010 Reading Avenue in Yardley.

The Old Afton Library is an iconic symbol in Yardley Borough and Lower Makefield.  Its picturesque setting on Lake Afton is a reminder of simpler times.  The library, originally called The Yardleyville Library, was built in 1878.  The YHA maintains the 133-year-old building and acquires and preserves its books, documents, photos and archival collection.

“Some major repairs are necessary to the outside of the building and we hope this event will help us to raise money toward it,” Linda notes.

The renovations will include fixing 400 square feet of siding and removing and replacing two soffits.  Two sets of shutters will also be repaired and some molding near the chimney which are original to the building.

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1950′s Dance Benefit for the Old Library

August 8, 2011 By

The Yardley Historical Association (YHA) is holding a 1950′s Dance Benefit to help pay for repairs and renovations to the Old Library by Lake Afton.

The YHA reaching out to the business community at this time to ask for donations and partnerships for the silent auction and some fun give-aways for the benefit. Do you have items in your store or an idea that you would like to share with us? Maybe you have some 1950′s items at home that you would like to donate? They are looking for 45′s single albums for example. You may be contacted by one of the YHA Board Members over the next few weeks. Thank you very much for considering helping the Old Library.

Meanwhile…

Gather your friends and family at the Yardley Country Club on September 30th and enjoy dancing, great music, a silent auction, beer, wine and light fare. A cash bar will be available, as well.  It will be a fun and exciting night! Come out to support our beloved Old Library!

Go to www.yardleyhistory.org or email Linda at labucky1@msn.com for more information.  Tickets are $50 per person  Tickets available at Customer’s Bank, 1 South Main Street and Fun Matters, 35 South Main Street.  Or, send a check payable to YHA to: Yardley Historical Association, P.O. Box, 212, Yardley, PA 19067.

50′s era attire welcome, but not necessary.

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