Bucks County Historical Site Set for Major Renovations Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
The Thompson-Neely House, a historic building in Bucks County that served as an encampment site for the Continental Army during George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River in 1776, is set to receive a major facelift. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park organization has been awarded $536,330 from the National Park Service to support the renovations, which will be completed by the fall.
The funds will be used to restore the interior of the house, including plaster and paint, stabilizing floors and chimneys, updating the electrical system, insulating the building, and adding moisture control to protect historic objects. The project also includes a military terrain analysis, which will involve archaeological searches to better understand how the land was utilized 250 years ago.
The repairs are expected to begin in the spring and will be completed by the fall, with the goal of minimizing disruptions to visitors. According to park officials, the Thompson-Neely House will remain open as much as possible during the renovation process. The park plans to hold additional events around Washington's birthday on February 22 and the Fourth of July, which will provide an opportunity for the public to experience the site in a new way.
The National Park Service is offering semiquincentennial grants to sites on the National Register of Historic Places that were involved in the country's formative years. Other historic sites in Philadelphia, including Gloria Dei Episcopal Church and the Arch Street Meeting House, also received funding through this program.
The Thompson-Neely House played a significant role in American history, serving as a key encampment site for the Continental Army during Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River. The house was built in 1740 and operated as a farmstead, with prominent figures such as President James Monroe and William Washington staying on the grounds.
The renovation project is seen as an important step in preserving America's history and providing a unique glimpse into the past for visitors to the site. By restoring the Thompson-Neely House to its original condition, park officials hope to provide a more accurate understanding of how the property was used 250 years ago and the impact it had on the Revolutionary War.
The Thompson-Neely House, a historic building in Bucks County that served as an encampment site for the Continental Army during George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River in 1776, is set to receive a major facelift. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park organization has been awarded $536,330 from the National Park Service to support the renovations, which will be completed by the fall.
The funds will be used to restore the interior of the house, including plaster and paint, stabilizing floors and chimneys, updating the electrical system, insulating the building, and adding moisture control to protect historic objects. The project also includes a military terrain analysis, which will involve archaeological searches to better understand how the land was utilized 250 years ago.
The repairs are expected to begin in the spring and will be completed by the fall, with the goal of minimizing disruptions to visitors. According to park officials, the Thompson-Neely House will remain open as much as possible during the renovation process. The park plans to hold additional events around Washington's birthday on February 22 and the Fourth of July, which will provide an opportunity for the public to experience the site in a new way.
The National Park Service is offering semiquincentennial grants to sites on the National Register of Historic Places that were involved in the country's formative years. Other historic sites in Philadelphia, including Gloria Dei Episcopal Church and the Arch Street Meeting House, also received funding through this program.
The Thompson-Neely House played a significant role in American history, serving as a key encampment site for the Continental Army during Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River. The house was built in 1740 and operated as a farmstead, with prominent figures such as President James Monroe and William Washington staying on the grounds.
The renovation project is seen as an important step in preserving America's history and providing a unique glimpse into the past for visitors to the site. By restoring the Thompson-Neely House to its original condition, park officials hope to provide a more accurate understanding of how the property was used 250 years ago and the impact it had on the Revolutionary War.
! I mean, can you imagine seeing that historic house in all its glory? The fact that they're doing all this to restore it for America's 250th birthday celebration is just so cool 
. I love how they're not only fixing up the house but also doing a military terrain analysis and archaeological searches - talk about digging deep into history 
. And, of course, the park plans to hold some awesome events around Washington's birthday and the Fourth of July... I'm already planning my trip 
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, it's been a mess for ages... need some TLC and a facelift, ya know? i think its great that the park is gettin' funding from the National Park Service to restore it to its former glory 
. the fact that they're gonna keep it open as much as possible during the renovations is super thoughtful, won't disrupt visitors too much... can't wait to see what they come up with 
. and who knows, maybe we'll get a glimpse into what life was like for the Continental Army 250 years ago... would be pretty cool 
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. the fact that it was used as an encampment site for george washington's army is just amazing 
. can't wait to hear more about the events they're planning around washington's birthday and 4th of july 
that's just crazy, but i guess it's kinda cool that they want to preserve america's history 
and give people a chance to see what life was like back in 1776 
the fact that george washington used this house as an encampment site is super interesting, tbh 
It's crazy that they're giving the Thompson-Neely House a major facelift just in time for America's 250th birthday celebration. But what I think is really interesting is how this renovation project is not just about preserving history, it's also about understanding the past and its impact on our present. Like, they're going to do some archaeological searches to figure out how the land was used all those years ago - it's like they're trying to get a better grasp on what happened before we were even born! 
OMG I'm so stoked about this renovation project! The Thompson-Neely House is like, super important in American history, you know? 
I love that they're using semiquincentennial grants to support the renovations, it's a great way to preserve historical sites for future generations. 
And can we talk about how cool it'll be to see the house restored to its original condition? 
February 22nd events sound like so much fun, can't wait to experience it in person! 
and see how it was used 
and I think this renovation project is going to be amazing 
can't wait to visit the site when it's finished 
. But seriously, it's awesome that they're preserving America's history and making it accessible to the public. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' colonial farmhouse 
? The fact that they're doing this renovation ahead of the 250th birthday celebration is just icing on the cake (or should I say, historic landmark?) 
Can we get some sources on this, please?
The National Park Service is offering semiquincentennial grants to these sites, so maybe there's more to the story than meets the eye.
. I'm more excited about them doing an archaeological search on site though 
, that sounds so cool! They should maybe leave some old stuff in the house too, like, artifacts and stuff 
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. It's like, we gotta know our history, right? And this place is super important - George Washington and his crew camped out there! 
what really gets me is how much funding is going into this project tho $536k seems like a lot of cash for just some plaster and paint 
. I mean, can you even imagine seeing the inside of that house with its original plaster and paint? 
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. Still, it's cool that the National Park Service is offering semiquincentennial grants and all that jazz 
. It's just too bad we can't see the results of these renovations sooner, since they're saying it'll be done by the fall 
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Can you even imagine being one of those soldiers?