Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Bucks County this weekend? We have you covered.
Decorate the Town in Doylestown takes place Saturday, Nov. 14, and invites local volunteers to hang wreaths and snowflake lights on historic light poles along the roads leading into downtown.
Anyone can participate. Volunteers work in pairs, and those helping with decorations need to bring a 6-foot ladder to reach the hooks and electrical outlets. The wreaths are lightweight and easy to hang.
This Sunday, the Doylestown Historical Society will explore the life and legend of an 18th-century Pennsylvania woman whose story became part of American folklore during a special USA 250 lecture.
Historian Nicole Frederick will present “Rachel Wall: Fallacy, Folklore and the Art of Catching a Thief” at 2 p.m. at Doylestown Borough Hall. The event is being held in collaboration with the Friends of the Doylestown Library.
Rachel Wall, a Pennsylvania native, was executed in Boston in 1789 for highway robbery. Over time, she became known in history and folklore as a fearsome pirate, but that reputation was based on a story fabricated by a folklorist in 1959, according to the historical society.
The presentation is free, but registration is encouraged. Attendees can register through Eventbrite or the Doylestown Historical Society.
Bucks County Community College’s Fickes Art Gallery will showcase the work of local artists this fall with its fourth annual “Show of Shows” exhibition, running now through Nov. 20 at the college’s Upper Bucks Campus in Perkasie.
The exhibition will feature artwork in a variety of mediums, giving area artists an opportunity to display their work at the gallery.
For information about the "Show of Shows" exhibition and event details, contact Kevin Murray at kevin.murray@bucks.edu or 215-258-7752.
One Hillendale Road, Perkasie, bucks.edu
Ross Mill Farm pig tours
Known as the “Home of the Pet Pig,” Ross Mill Farm in Jamison is devoted entirely to pigs, offering rescue, boarding, education and adoption services.
The farm’s guided tours take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through the end of November, giving visitors a chance to see the operation firsthand. Visitors hear about 10 to 12 pigs during a typical tour, including Frankie the “Swientist”, a particularly memorable resident.
Guests are given a back scratcher to use along the fences, where pigs often come over looking for attention. If the pigs are in the mood, visitors may even get the chance to give them a belly rub.
Guided farm tours are by appointment only and last approximately one hour. To schedule an appointment, visit rossmillfarm.com or call 215-322-1539. The minimum donation for a tour is $50 for up to six people, with an additional $10 per person.
2464 Walton Road, Jamison, rossmillfarm.com
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