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Charles Stewart, the first postmaster, carried letters to recipients in the bell-shaped crown of his high beaver hat as he walked about the village. When Stewart died on February 7, 1804, his son-in-law Enoch Harvey became the next postmaster.
In the early 20th century, Doylestown became best known to the outside world through the "Tools of the Nation-Maker" museum of the Bucks County Historical Society.
The well-traveled town of Doylestown is home to the impressive belt of historical attractions comprised of Fonthill Museum, Mercer Museum and The Tileworks; also known as The Mercer Mile. These three concrete structures celebrate the life, work and collections of Henry Chapman Mercer.
May 29, 2015 · Entrance to the museum is through a modern welcome center that contains the ticket counter, gift shop, and a temporary exhibit space. Here, you can pick up a free audio guide. Each stop not only includes several options for adults, but even includes a recording for children that explains the item in a way that they can understand.
Once a small village surrounded by farms, Doylestown developed into a bustling borough with a thriving downtown, a university, two museums, and commuter rail that carried passengers to Philadelphia in an hour. Prior to European colonization, the Lenni Lenape Indians lived on the land that later became Doylestown.
History. William Doyle's 18th Century Inn, founded at the intersection of the Philadelphia to Easton, and Swedsford to Coryell's Ferry roads, was the seed that bloomed into the town now known as Doylestown.
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Metered parking in the Hamilton Street parking lot or on Main Street near the front entrance of the Magill School House at 56 South Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901. The Bucks County Library & Michener Art Museum parking lot is free and located on South Pine and Scout Way Streets.
