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June 14, 2007  The Advance of Bucks County

Strawberry festival delights food and history lovers

By MARCIA HARDING

    Historic Langhorne Association (HLA) headquarters provided a perfect spot for a Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 10. Tables were set up under the shade trees that made the warm day very pleasant and strawberries and ice cream particularly enjoyable.

          There were activities for the children, and for adults, a book signing by Kathleen Zingaro Clark, author of "Images of America - Bucks County.” Much of the information in the book was contributed by HLA.

          A table where Langhorne memorabilia was displayed for sale also had the book available for purchase. Memorabilia on offer included lovely china plates with drawings of local houses, crockery, note paper decorated with local scenes, a collection of framable prints and CDs relating information about historic Langhorne. A maroon and white throw with Langhorne's founding date and scenes printed on the edge. Much of this interesting memorabilia often goes unnoticed by visitors to the Library Museum because of small display space.

          The building was open for visitors and many spent time inside looking at the artifacts, pictures and other archival objects. Proceeds from the Festival will1 go towards maintenance of the building which is historic itself having

been built in 1888 and once served as Langhorne's first Library. It has served as HLA headquarters since 1977 and, besides hosting monthly meetings, a non-profit organization containing a gift shop, and museum.

          Maintained by donations and income from special events, HLA depends on support from those who are interested in history and appreciate its preservation.

          It is open to the public as research library and as a museum. Monday 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 12 noon, and Wednesday evenings 7-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon or by appointment by calling 215-757-1 888.

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  Jack Fulton greets the folks attending our 2007 Strawberry Festival and sells tickets for our tasty strawberries, cake, and ice cream.

Sign thanking Styer's Orchards ( http://www.styerorchard.com/  ) for our strawberries and explaining unfortunately why the Neshaminy Middle School Jazz Band could not perform.

Folks receiving our tasty strawberries from Lynda Johnson and Judy Sloan. Evelyn Aicher tending our table for our gift shop showing lots of Langhorne Memorabilia.

H.L.A. thanks Stace Leichliter for exhibiting his 1919 Model T Ford. This car initiated the decline of the local trolley system in this article by Sally Valone on the Langhorne Trolley as it was affordable to most folks in the area.

Lynda Johnson and Janet Maher preparing our tasty stuff for folks.

Janice Skrot with Anna, Georgie and Stephanie creating activities for the children.

Kathleen Zingaro Clark, author of "Images of America - Bucks County” signing books. Much of the information in the book was contributed by HLA and is on sale here at this link ( B.C. Book  ) and at our building's gift shop.

Jim Maier's 1952 GMC M211 Military Vehicle was exhibited parked on Hill Avenue.