Welcome to the Historic Langhorne Association Web Site

The Historic Langhorne Association, Your rear view mirror to Langhorne and it's Environs historic past, Join our organization that we might continue to research, record, and preserve our history.

H.L.A. Building is open to the public: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 (noon) and Wednesday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 pm / Saturday hours 10 a.m. to 12 (noon) or by appointment call 215-757-1888 The Historic Langhorne Association was established in 1965. Its headquarters are in the original Langhorne Library which was constructed in 1888 and later served as a branch of the Bucks County Free Library. The Historic Langhorne Association officially occupied the building by permission of the Bucks County Commissioners in 1977. The building serves many functions: our monthly business and membership meetings; a museum gift shop; a gathering place for other organizations; and several gala events. It is a museum in which the association houses the many artifacts that have been donated to us by local towns-people. The Historic Langhorne Association is busy researching, recording, and preserving Langhorne history. H.L.A. is a non-profit organization that needs support from folks who appreciate history and it's preservation. Join our organization by clicking on the membership info. link above. > Click Here to view our Corporate Sponsors < to support them and the link to become a Corporate Sponsor. Our building is open to the public as a museum and a research library. > Click Here < to view our President Jim Maier Article Page he writes for us and our visitors information.

March 28th 7:30 P.M. "Enlist !! Enlist!! Troops are now being raised for service in the Union Army. Come join the fun and participation in this interactive educational program on the American Civil War. Historical re enactor- Mike Jesberger -will present a program on the Union Soldier - his life on the march, in camp and in battle as well as the war's local connection to Langhorne. Complete with the equipment, weapons and personal items of a soldier, the program will give you a better understanding of his struggle to keep the nation intact.

April 3rd Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. "An Afternoon Tea" to benefit the Anna Mary Williamson Library. Please join us at: Wild Violets Tea Garden / 3 Hulme Street / Hulmeville, Pa 19047 This event offers an Afternoon Tea, Complete with a visit of JULIA CHILD, (Linda Kenyon) an American cook, author, and TV personality, who will delight us with her personal stories, including adventures during World War II, learning to cook, French cuisine, teaching and writing about the soul of cooking and her greatest love, her husband Paul! JULIA SAYS: BON APPETIT!! Menu prepared by Debbie of Wild Violets Tea Garden includes: Selection of elegant tea sandwiches- Fresh scones with jams and slotted cream - A tempting array of delicious desserts and, Assorted teas. Tickets available at Historic Langhorne Association or Judy" Corner until March 25, 2011 - Cost $30.00 Seating is limited - Don't miss this delightful event!!! Questions: Please contact H.L.A. at 215-757-1888 or Lynda Johnson at 215-702-0438

April 25th 7:30 P.M. H.L.A. will present a road trip through the history of local turnpikes using maps and photographs from our archives. This program is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.

May 30th, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. "Memorial Day" - The building will be open for visitors during and after the parade.

June 5th, 2011 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. "Annual Strawberry Festival" Strawberries, cake and ice cream, craft tables, entertainment.

Click Here To see our last H.L.A. newsletter The Herald to see information on our Coming Attractions and information.

The Steam Team helping H.L.A. and you / Click Here to view what they will be doing.

When we are open we sell books that we helped authors write. Click on them / Langhorne Speedway Book / Colonial Inns and Taverns of Bucks County / Images of America Bucks County

Past Attraction: 2007 annual Holiday House Tour of trains running at H.L.A Videos of this event

Past Attraction: 2009 Spring Tea, quite successful and enjoyable. Thank you to the Spring Tea Committee: Barbara Kittel (chairperson) Lynda Johnson (co-chairperson) Judy Sloan, Jean Noble, Evelyn Aicher and Nancy Pietsch. Special thanks to Debbie Klimowicz, proprietor of the Wild Violets Tea Garden Cafe, Jeanette Lefchuck, owner of the Flower Power Boutique and Claire Kelly of Sugar Plum Dreams.

Past Attraction: 2007 Strawberry Festival was well attended, tasty and successful. H.L.A. thanks Styer's Orchard ( http://www.styerorchard.com/ ) for donating the strawberries. Click link to view Marcia Harding article in the Advance of Bucks County and additional pictures. 2007 Strawberry Festival

Historic Langhorne Association Officers and Committee Members
President- Jim Maier Click here for his page
Vice President- Larry Langhans
Treasurer- Jack Fulton
Recording Secretary - Evelyn Aicher
Corresponding Secretary - Barbara Kittel
Past Presidents- Jean Noble, Judy Sloan
Technology- Charles Lauble Jr. & Jim Maier
Webmaster Charles W. Lauble Jr.
Artifacts- Evelyn Aicher
Publicity- Jean Noble
Hostess-Nancy Pietsch
Archives- Larry Langhans & Jim Maier
HLA Gift Shop- Evelyn Aicher & Judy Sloan
Finance- Jack Fulton
Genealogy- Open
Holiday House - Amy Transue & Janet Maher
Library- Jean Noble
Membership- Jack Fulton
Newsletter- Leslie Fulton
Oral History- Open
Programs-Open
Property- Charles Lauble Jr.
Sun Shine- Nancy Pietsch
Ways and Means- Jean Noble

Board of Directors: 2010-2013 / Evelyn Aicher, Barbara Kittel, Jim Maier, Judy Sloan* 2008-2010 / Jennifer Deeny, Larry Langhans, Jean Noble, Martin McDonald* 2009-2011 / Jack Fulton, Charles Lauble Jr., Donna Thomas, Helga Kogut / *Charter members of H.L.A.
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Historic Langhorne Association, 160 W. Maple Ave. Langhorne, Pa. 19047 Phone 215-757-1888