Historic Fallsington Day Honors Rich Tradition And Culture

FALLSINGTON, PA —Historic Fallsington Day will continue its tradition spanning generations with its annual free event along Yardley Avenue Saturday.

Historic Fallsington organizers said the event —which takes place in the historic village from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. —features crafts, vendors, food, entertainment, activities and community organizations.

Parking is free at the Fallsington Elementary School.

Historic Fallsington Day's roots stretch back to the founding of the Historic Fallsington organization.

All museum buildings will be open with history demonstrations hosted inside and on the surrounding grounds, with a focus on the 18th and 19th-century histories of the respective spaces, organizers said.

Entertainers this year include:

• The Walter Anderson & the Rising Turtle, a group of Native American dancers, share their rich cultural heritage through song and dance.
• The Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre features the comical antics of Punch & Judy.
• Ecoman performs and teaches the importance of respecting ourselves, others, and Mother Nature.
• The Give-n-Take jugglers will amaze and delight with acrobatics.
• The Heart-to-Hearth Cookery will highlight their knowledge of the historic food traditions of the local Native Americans and their colonial counterparts.
• Other history interpreters will demonstrate their skill at writing with a quill pen while others invite you to try your hand at historic toys and games.

A schedule is posted at Meetinghouse Square.

Organizers also said the Moon-Williamson Log house, Stagecoach Tavern and Burges-Lippincott house are great places to visit.

Numerous community partners will participate, including the Fallsington Library, Fallsington United Methodist Church and All Saints Episcopal Church.

Members of American Legion Post #834 in Meetinghouse Square will also be on hand. The PTO of Fallsington Elementary School will host activities as well.