History in the Making June, 2016 History in the Making · History in the Making Deborah Lang History in the Making is a publication of the New Hope Historical Society Roy Ziegler,

History in the Making

The Newsletter of the New Hope Historical Society

H i s t o r y i n t h e M a k i n g

June, 2016 History in the Making

N e w s l e t t e r

H i g h l i g h t s

Nearly 300 mem-

bers and guests at-

tended the Annual

Speaker Series

Members and

guests celebrated

Benjamin Parry’s

259th birthday

23rd Annual Gar-

den Party set for

June 4th

American Civil War

re-enactors at the

Parry Mansion

Bucks County bee-

keepers to gather at

the Parry Mansion

23rd Annual Garden Tour set for June 4

We are announcing the 23rd Annual NHHS Gar-den Tour. Shown holding this year’s banner is a group of sponsors and committee members gathered on the grounds of the Parry Mansion. It is through the generous contributions of our sponsors and hard -working committee that we are able to produce a tour that is sure to delight and inspire gardeners and visionaries young and old.

We especially thank our

Master Gardener

The Pfundt Foundation

and our Cultivators

Indian Spring Farm

Katherine Littlefield

We are pleased to announce that the image selected

for this year’s garden tour was the photo submitted

by Addie Hocynec. This photo was among the many

submitted in the photo contest last year. Be sure to

submit your photos in the contest this year.

The 2016 Garden Tour will take place on Satur-day, June 4, 2016 from 10am until 4pm. Rain or Shine. It is a self-guided tour that begins with a

docent led tour of the Parry Mansion and winds through the bucolic countryside of Bucks Coun-ty with six unique and inspiring gardens along the way. The tour ends at an historic barn where Barbara Geller will present a talk based on her “Green Roof” garden. There is a wonderful bou-tique set up at one of the gardens for you to browse and purchase plants. At the boutique take the opportunity to meet the author of “Let’s Visit New Hope”, the children’s book written and illustrated exclusively for the NHHS.

A new feature this year is an interactive “Ask the Designer” kiosk offered by Environmental Landscape Associates. Keith Frederick, presi-dent of ELA will be on site at one of the gardens to answer your gardening and design questions and share the services that ELA provides.

Tickets are $35 and include a full color program with descriptions and photos of all the gardens, a locator map and sponsorship ads. Tickets are available on line at www.newhopehs.org and by phone 215-862-5652. You can also purchase tick-ets throughout the area at many retail outlets, a list is available online.

The generous support of our friends, neighbors, local businesses and Foundations allow us to host this major fund raiser for the NHHS and continue to make history come alive.

Sponsors and volunteers from the left, Ralph Fey, Fran Affleck, Josh Oravis, Dirk Dibert, Suzanne McCa-

be, Laurie Madaus, Gayle Goodman, Jim Searing, Carole Martin, Chuck Mintzer, Barbara Donnelly, Don-

na Muchnicki, Michael Burns, Amy Avery, Mary Ellen Mason, Paula Baxter and Patricia Fengler

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The New Hope

Historical Society

Board of Directors

President

Carole Martin

Vice Presidents

Edwin Hild

Mary Ellen Mason

Claire Shaw, DMD

Secretary

Bryce Sanders

Treasurer

Chuck Mintzer

Directors

John Blady

Dee Dee Bowman

Anna Cesnik

Joseph Cummins

Claire Donohue

Ralph Fey

Wendy Gladston

Gayle Goodman

Robert Goodwin*

John Hover*

Les Isbrandt*

Kevin Joy

Ann Liebgold **

Laurie Madaus

David Martin

John Mauro

Ben Meadows

Pearl Mintzer

Terry McNealy

Kevin Nakashima**

Dee Rosenwald *

Lynn Stoner*

George Yarnall

Roy Ziegler

*Emeritus

**Honorary

Advisory Board

Adrianne Emmertz

JoAnn Goodwin

Cecily Laidman

Patricia Whitman

Barry Ziff

Executive Director

Deborah Lang

As I look out on a quickly greening landscape I see the trees in

New Hope come alive again with the buds of spring. Hugh Mar-

shall’s crew, as always, performed an impeccable cleanup just in

time for the 2016 Speaker Series to begin.

The Garden Tour committee is well on their way to completing

their plans for the best tour ever. We also have a very special

Garden Party being planned that you won’t want to miss. Please make your plans

to attend both the Tour and the Party. We would really appreciate you bringing non

-member friends to both events, that we may then entice them into joining our hap-

py family.

This year we again open the mansion for tours on Mother’s Day weekend. Karen

Etcoff has a talented staff of docents in place and is fully prepared to complete the

education part of our mission statement. Once again we offer free tours to the pub-

lic both Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Please stop in to see us.

We do still need additional volunteers to escort visitors on walking tours of New

Hope and guides for the Parry Mansion during weekday hours. I look forward to

hearing from you! Best,

Deborah

H i s t o r y i n t h e M a k i n g

Deborah Lang

History in the Making is a publication of the New Hope Historical Society

Roy Ziegler, Editor

For a limited time, only the New Hope

Historical Society is offering a free gift

to members who bring new members

into the Society.

Receive this custom-designed tote

bag as a token of our appreciation for

helping us to grow our membership.

With nearly 500 active members the

Historical Society has become one of

the most dynamic organizations in

Bucks County. Do a favor for your

friends and yourself today!

The Nominating Committee of the New Hope Historical Society invites you to volunteer your

time, energy and talents by participating as a member of our Board of Directors.

If you wish to apply, please send a letter and your resume to the attention of the Nominating

Committee. Messages may also be sent via email at [email protected].

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Pat Achilles, a noted Doylestown art-

ist and recent new member of the New

Hope Historical Society, was the illus-

trator of our children’s book, “Let’s

Visit New Hope”, co-authored by

Gayle Goodman and Roy Ziegler. She

won First Place in the Philadelphia

Sketch Club’s 2016 illustrator compe-

tition and recently, her work was ac-

cepted for the 30th Annual Bucks

Fever Competition. Pat is shown

above with her illustration of the

Parry Mansion for the book.

“Playhouse Event” by Pearl Mintzer

Pearl Mintzer is a member of the

Board of Directors of the New Hope

Historical Society and chair of our

Membership Committee.

Her recent painting, “Playhouse

Event” was selected for the 30th An-

nual Bucks Fever Competition. It is a

24” x 36” oil.

Pearl has generously donated the

painting for the auction that will be

held at the Historical Society’s Party

in the Garden being held on June 13 at

the Parry Mansion.

Edwin Hild is a past president of the

New Hope Historical Society and cur-

rently serves as vice president.

He is co-owner of Olde Hope An-

tiques in New Hope. Edwin is pic-

tured above at the 2016 Philadelphia

Antiques Show that was presented in

April.

Edwin is widely known in his field for

his extensive knowledge of antiques.

Save The Bees! Save The Date!

From pesticides, disease and a multitude of prob-lems our most important crop pollinator and honey source is under attack.

Bucks County Beekeepers Association (BCBA) is excited to announce a fun and family-oriented event for National Honey Bee Day in New Hope on August 20. BCBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting bee-keeping in the local community through educa-

tion and resource sharing.

On that day in August they will bring together beekeepers, bee associations, as well as other interested locals and visitors to connect with the community to advance beekeeping and honey bees. They are looking for sponsors, crafters, educators and venders to amplify the ecological and economical importance. We encourage all to join this event and get involved.

Located on the beautiful and historic Parry Man-sion grounds, this national event will surely im-press. This one day event is free and open to all. “We look forward to seeing you there,” said Kate Steck President Bucks County Beekeep-ers Association.

For more information please contact New Hope NHBD local representative, Greg Cristiano, at [email protected], or call him at

215) 862-3401 (215) 862-3401.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

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HIRSCHFELD, WHISKEY, MULE BARGES & ORAL HISTORY

Annual Speaker Series drew nearly 300 members and guests

Benjamin & Oliver Parry look on as members pack their mansion for a talk on Whiskey history by Herman C. Mihalich

Tom Modzelewski, Lin Hogdon, David Leopold David Leopold at Bucks County Playhouse

Robert McEwan, below, Board Member

and Chair of Oral Histories for the

Solebury Township Historical Society

explained how to access the website.

The New Hope Historical Society kicked off the 14th annual

“Mondays at the Mansion” speaker series on April 4 at the

Bucks County Playhouse, with a special presentation by Da-

vid Leopold, Creative Director for the Al Hirschfeld Founda-

tion at Lincoln Center, and Director of the Ben Solowey Stu-

dio in Bedminster, Pennsylvania. His book, "The Hirschfeld

Century: Portrait of an Artist and his Age," was named one

of Amazon's Top Books of 2015.

The series continued on April 11 when Herman C. Mihalich

discussed the fascinating 300 year history of Pennsylvania

Rye Whiskey. Herman is the Founder and Distiller of Dad's

Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, located in Bristol, Pennsyl-

vania.

On April 18, Captain Jürgen (George) Schweickhardt and John Bayma presented “From the Molly-Polly-Chunker to the New

Hope Mule Barge: Over 150 Years of Leisure Activities on the Delaware Canal.” Jürgen was the owner and operator of the

New Hope Mule Barge Company from 1977 to 1997.

The series concluded on April 25 at Trinity Episcopal Church with Robert McEwan, Board Member for Solebury Township

Historical Society for Oral Histories. He focused on the inventory of the oral histories that have been established, and how to

access them and search for specific topics. We co-sponsored it with the Solebury Township Historical Society and the church.

George Schweickhardt & John

Bayma after the lecture Sandy Santello & Sharyn Keiser

Photos by

Pearl

Mintzer

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A M e s s a g e f r o m t h e P r e s i d e n t

Never let it be said that the New Hope Historical Society (NHHS) and The Parry Mansion isn’t an active

organization and museum. For instance, in March we celebrated Benjamin Parry’s birthday. In April, the

annual Speaker Series, “Mondays at The Mansion” welcomed close to 300 guests. While we informed,

educated and entertained our guests, we also had the opportunity to interact with other organizations. A

special thank you to the Bucks County Playhouse Theater and staff for welcoming us as we opened the

2016 Series at the Playhouse. We also partnered with The Solebury Township Historical Society in a

joint presentation about the rich oral histories housed within our archives.

May begins the tour season at the Parry Mansion. Our talented docents make visiting the museum a

rewarding and fun experience with each visit. Yes, it’s fun to visit over and over again; I learn something

new on each tour.

May is also the time of year when the Garden Tour Committee, the Board of Directors and an army of

volunteers gear up for NHHS’s primary fundraiser. This year it’s the 23rd Annual Garden Tour. Call the office or go online to pur-

chase your tickets.

Now, we’re into June and of course the Garden Tour, Saturday, June 4 th, kicks off the month. The weekend of June 11th, join the

local “kids” (Brownies, Girl Scouts and more) who will be setting up an “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” on the grounds of the Parry Man-

sion. On June 13th we invite you to dress in your garden party attire as we enjoy ourselves at “The Party in The Garden.” I had a

glimpse at the plans; it’s a party you won’t want to miss!

Sometime in June / July the NHHS docents and members will be partnering with the New Hope-Solebury Library for a “student

activity.” I have a little information about this but I won’t spoil it for you. Look for information in the near future. Speaking of the

NHHS and the NH-S Library, another youth and family oriented activity, July 14th is a day for Families to Tour the Parry Mansion.

We’re still in July. The “Delaware Canal Festival” takes place on the 30th. This will be a multi-organization festival throughout the

town. On the grounds of the NHHS will be a display of Civil War Units. We can expect to see displays and demonstrations of medi-

cal supplies, engineering tools and everyday items used in the New Hope area during that time period. This display will be orga-

nized by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce.

Now it’s August. Remember that the Parry Mansion is still open every weekend for tours and the A/C is on. We have another spe-

cial activity on the grounds - on August 20th the Bucks County Bee Keeper Association will have live demonstrations and exhibi-

tions, for instance, beeswax candle making and teaching us about the health benefits of honey and bee products. I’m hoping for

samples. I’ll bet they’re also going to teach us how to become “bee keepers.”

September is back to school and back to work for the NHHS - like we ever really had a break. The weekend of September 9, 10

and 11th will be the New Hope Historical Society’s Art Show at New Hope Arts. There’s History Day and on September 25 th look for

the return of “Society Suppers.” This is your opportunity to dine in one of the Bucks County homes and perhaps meet new friends.

I told you we were going to be busy! I hope to see you, our members and your guests at “The Mansion!” Carole

THANK YOU TO OUR SPEAKER SERIES SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS

The 2016 Speaker Series, “Mondays at The Mansion” Committee wishes to thank the many members and guests who attended

the series this year. We especially wish to thank our presenters: David Leopold of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation; Herman Mihalich

from Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey; Captain Jurgen Schweickhardt, retired and John Bayma, from the New Hope Mule

Barge; and Robert McEwan from Solebury Township Historical Society.

And, a very special thank you to our Sponsors (our angels) Alexandra Storm & John Bisignano, The Haley Foundation, Hannah

H.R. Shipley, Laurie Madaus & Steve Szymanek, Pearl & Charles Mintzer, Dani & Phil Castrogiovanni, Beth & Steven Kassack,

Gayle Goodman & James Searing, Roy Ziegler & Charles Tarr, Anna & Gary Cesnik, Ricki & Steve Sanders, Phyllis and John

Mauro, Lynn & Robert Stoner, Stephen Kwaszkiewicz, Eileen O’Neil and Carole & David Martin

And thank you to our community partners, The Bucks County Playhouse Theater, Solebury Township Historical Society and Trinity

Solebury Church. We would also like to thank Chive Café and Catering for working with us and providing us with wonderful and

different reception goodies each week.

Carole Martin

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Society toasts Benjamin Parry’s 259th birthday

PHOTOS BY PEARL MINTZER

Barry & Sallie Ziff celebrate Parry’s birthday with Pat & Diane DeAngeles and Bill West & Stephanie Garamon

Birthday card by artist, Pat Achilles Birthday cake by C’est La Vie Gordon Nieburg with custom T Shirt

A Happy Birthday sing-along to the “Father of New Hope” Lucy and John Griletto with birthday card

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H i s t o r y i n t h e M a k i n g

Master Gardener $5000 -

$6999

The Pfundt Foundation

Cultivator $2500 - $4999

Indian Spring Farm –

Alexandra Storm & John Bisignano

Katherine Littlefield

Hummingbirds $1000-

$2499

J Jay Belding - Associated

Production Services

Christine and Tom Motamed

Penn Wealth Planning

Scannapieco Development Corpora-

tion

Honeybees $500- $999

1740 House

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill &

Bar

A T Chadwick Co., Inc.

The Bank Of Princeton

BBT Bank

Callaghan Interior Design

DeFrehn Roofing

Donnelly MSA marketing Services

Association LLC

Eiseman Construction Co., Inc.

Ralph C. Fey, AIA Architects, PC

Gacek Design Group

Hertzog Associates, Ltd

Holly Hedge Estate

Laurie Madaus, Realtor

Hugh A Marshall Landscape Con-

tractors

Organic Plant Care

Paxson Hill Farm

Penns Grant

Pennswood Village

RevHealth

Seasons Garden Center

Univest Corporation

Walter's Nursery

Gayle Goodman & Jim Searing

Bruce and Pat Hamilton

Ingrid Hoffmann

John & Jaqui Hover

Art Mazzei and George Keubrich

Mary Ellen and Edric Mason

Carole and David Martin

Sam & Happy Shipley

Butterflies $300 - $499

Bucks County Gardens

Caryn Black Group

Celt-Iberia Traders

Chris' Auto Body

Crews Surveying

Davey Tree and Lawn Care Co

Heath's Services, IncLeydon Land-

scaping

Penn Color, Inc

Professional Landscape Services,

Inc

Reinard Insurance Agency

The First Nat'l Bank & Trust Compa-

ny

of Newtown

Stewart Cades and Rob Magnes

Claire & Jack Donohue

Edwin Hild

Hayward & Deborah Holbert

Diane Fitzgerald and Joel Koblentz

John & Phyllis Mauro

Pearl & Chuck Mintzer

Bryce & Jane Sanders

Charles F. Tarr and Roy Ziegler

Doreen Wright

George A Yarnall Financial Advisor

Daisies $299 - $25

Linda and Bill Low

*This list includes sponsors as of

April 14, 2016.

MANY THANKS TO OUR 2016 GARDEN TOUR SPONSORS!

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New Hope Historical Society

P O Box 41

New Hope, PA 18938

Non-Profit Org

U.S. Postage

P A I D

Permit No. 45

Doylestown, PA

Plan now for these upcoming events at the New Hope Historical Society:

May 7th — Parry Mansion Tours begin

June 4th — 23rd Annual Garden Tour

June 13th — Annual Party in the Garden

July 30th — Civil War Re-enactment

August 20th — National Honey Bee Day

September 25th — Society Supper