Yardley History 101

Learn all about Yardley in one hour
Thursday, September 21 • 7:30 p.m.
Old Library by Lake Afton
46 West Afton Avenue, Yardley
We’ve created a new PowerPoint presentation filled with old and new photos that tell the story of Yardley. From the Lenape and William Penn to the most recent additions to town, you will find out about how Yardley developed and the people who did it.
Ever defined and influenced by the Delaware River, Lake Afton, and the Delaware Canal, Yardley grew from a ferry landing to a small, business-focused village. Spurred by new kinds of transportation, it became a thriving town. Then in the 20th and 21st centuries, more development ensued to accommodate incoming residents and commercial enterprises, as well as the needs of the area that surrounding it.
Yardley’s history is dynamic and intriguing. Its images, past and present. are compelling.
Come see.
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