Betsy Ross, Student History Contest Highlight USA 250 Events In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Doylestown Historical Society continues its celebration of USA 250 with events throughout the month of May.

On Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, Town Criers will be roaming the streets during the next Doylestown Block Party on North Main Street between State and Court streets.

Between 5 and 11 p.m., the street will be closed for outdoor dining, family-friendly events, live music, street games and much more.

Throughout the block party evenings, the Town Criers will be sharing the fascinating stories behind the beloved historic buildings along North Main Street between State and Court.

On Sunday, May 17, Besty Ross, the creator of the U.S. Flag, will be stopping by the Doylestown Branch of the Bucks County Free Library to share her story. Alisa Dupuy will bring Betsy Ross to life beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

A highlight of the month is a Student Historian Contest Recognition Reception on May 21 at 6 p.m. The event will honor the winners from grades 1 through 12 for their achievements in historical storytelling and research.

Featured projects include "Postcards to a Patriot" designed by elementary students, "I Witnessed History" diary entries from middle schoolers, and analytical essays on the Declaration of
Independence crafted by high school students.

The ceremony will also feature the unveiling of four commemorative panels designed by Central Bucks School District students, which will be displayed in the DHS park. The works were inspired by the society's publication, "Doylestown Then and Now."

The month concludes with the historians taking part in the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25.

The society will be showcasing its float depicting the Doyle Tavern, originally built in 1745 by William Doyle. The landmark tavern served as a pivotal community hub and is the namesake of Doylestown, symbolizing the town's colonial origins and its enduring historical identity.

More information is available at doylestownhistorical.org .