Through the Seasons at the Stover Barn in Tinicum Park The Stover Barn serves as the setting for contemporary events from community festivals to private weddings, reunions, and picnics; reminding us that the stories we share today will become an essential part of the County’s continuing history.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019, The Bucks County owned Stover Barn dates to the latter half of the 19th century when the property was owned by Jacob Stover. Jacob was a prosperous man who was involved with both the family milling and lumber businesses.

Today’s News is Tomorrow’s History

Historic Sites like this one provide our community members and visitors with a way to connect with Bucks County’s rich history, understand the way-of-life for the diverse peoples who have lived and worked on this land and learn how past generations transformed the landscape over time: from primeval forest to farmland and farmland to cities, towns, and suburbs.

Spring at Tinicum Park

Tinicum Park is open year round, but the buildings are open for tours, events and programs from the end of April through December. The first event of the year was the Erwinna Spring Festival, which featured Colonial era pastimes.

Maypole in front of the Stover Barn

Visitors danced merrily around the Maypole

Millstone River Morris Dancers

The crowd listened to Colonial toasts and speeches

Arthur Erwin toasting George Washington and his army
To General Washington and the Army. May justice, gratitude and respect amply repay their services and sufferings. To the United States. May the thirteen stars shine with undiminished lustre, and the thirteen stripes be a terror to tyrants forever

The Millstone River Morris Dancers performed for the visitors

Colonel Arthur Erwin introduced himself and shared his role in the Revolutionary War

Arthur Erwin

Revolutionary War reenactors from the Flying Camp mustered and marched

It was a grand celebration for the coming of Spring

In May, we hosted our 1920s Tinicum Players Dance

Visitors danced up a storm

There were plenty of Flappers dressed to the nines

Our guests danced the night away

Music was provided by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra

We even had a Paper Moon

Summer in Tinicum Park

The first event of the summer was a play presented annually by the Tinicum Players

The Tinicum Players

It shared the true story of the Assassination of Arthur Erwin

Arthur Erwin

The play presented the haunting tale, told in a progressive style, as the visitors moved from scene to scene

Guests are led to the final scene by our Tinicum Player Piper

For over 75 years the Stover Barn has hosted the Tinicum Arts Festival

The "Art Barn" is home to a juried art show of local artists

The grounds are filled with booths featuring area artists and crafters

Awards are given to the best of the best

Throughout the year artists are drawn to the park to paint the historic Stover Barn in plein air

Our monthly Tinicum Players Decades Club events offer visitors the opportunity to step back in time within an historic setting

Playing Croquet

They share the stories of the buildings and the people who lived within. Offering games, music, dancing and news of the era to all who attend.

Autumn in Tinicum Park

Fall is the favorite time for weddings

The Stover Barn is an idyllic spot to host a wedding, reunion or social gathering

Indoors offers beautiful spaces and outside signature historic backdrops

The first weekend in November we hosted our Annual Erwinna Fall Festival

The Fesitval is Witch themed

It is based on, "The Erwinna Witches," a story written by local author, Joyce Gilmore, featuring three little girl witches who love to play on the Historic buildings of Erwinna.

Obstacles view of a model of the Stover Mill in front of the Stover Barn

Visitors run through an obstacle course which brings to life the historic Erwinna buildings, in replica, and immerses the visitor in the Erwinna Witches antics.

Live music was performed by Pyrenesia

The crowd was bewitched by the sounds and sites of the day

The Frenchtown Witches performed their signature, "Witches Dance."

Frenchtown Witches

Guests had the chance to make a miniature broom made of pine needles and twigs

It was a Spooktacular event

Winter

The first weekend in December we hosted our annual St. Nicholas Day Celebration

The day was filled with storytelling, ornament making, caroling and gingerbread and was the perfect end to our 2024 season

In days of yore, the ramp on the barn was favorite place for sledding

We had over 1500 visitors attend our events this year. We thank you all for stepping back in history with us and hope to see you in 2025 for another exciting season with the Tinicum Players

This presentation was created by Amy Hollander, Historic Resources Manager, Bucks County Parks and Recreation Department

Created By
Amy Hollander