Yardley Historical Association

Yardley Historical Association Responsible for Old Library by Lake Afton, acquires and preserves collection of Yardley historical materials, and sponsors variety of educational programs.

The Yardley Historical Association, with headquarters in the Old Library by Lake Afton, maintains a collection of primary and secondary materials, including maps, photographs, newspapers, letters, deeds, and ephemera, related to the Yardley area. The Yardley Historical Association sponsors a variety of educational programs. Local history and special interest topics are featured at general membersh

ip meetings. Seasonal events take place in June and December. The public is invited to all general meetings and special programs. The Association also conducts tours of historic Yardley and provides speakers for school and community groups.

Here's an idea that come from a posting from another historical group. Would anyone be interested in short walking tour...
05/23/2026

Here's an idea that come from a posting from another historical group. Would anyone be interested in short walking tours in Yardley that would take place at lunchtime?

The wooden covered bridge over the Delaware River in Yardley. The bridge entrance is on the left; the toll collector's ...
05/21/2026

The wooden covered bridge over the Delaware River in Yardley. The bridge entrance is on the left; the toll collector's house on the right. This photo was taken in 1899. The covered bridge was destroyed in the Flood of 1903.

A postcard view of South Main Street looking south from the Main and Afton intersection in the early 1900s.
05/12/2026

A postcard view of South Main Street looking south from the Main and Afton intersection in the early 1900s.

This British-made top hat was worn by Yardley's first mayor. Come see this wonderful headpiece on Thursday evening at o...
05/11/2026

This British-made top hat was worn by Yardley's first mayor. Come see this wonderful headpiece on Thursday evening at our program "Birth of the Borough." www.yardleyhistory.org/events

The iris are blooming and the Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Swap is coming!
05/07/2026

The iris are blooming and the Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Swap is coming!

Our next Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Swap is this Saturday, May 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. They are a reminder that the Old Librar...
05/05/2026

Our next Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Swap is this Saturday, May 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. They are a reminder that the Old Library was once Yardley's public library. This article appreared in November 1965.

The weather is looking favorable for Sunday's Downtown Walking Tour. Please make your reservations now at info@yardleyh...
05/01/2026

The weather is looking favorable for Sunday's Downtown Walking Tour. Please make your reservations now at [email protected]. www.yardleyhistory.org/events

You will see two of the buildings in this photo. The other two are gone.

Address

46 W Afton Avenue
Yardley, PA
19067

Telephone

+12154936625

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