It’s coming…
The 46th Annual Historic Bristol Day on Saturday, October 15, sponsored by the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation, honoring Catherine McCarry, a beloved lifelong Bristol Borough resident, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving over three centuries of Bristol’s history and increasing cultural opportunities for all residents of the community, promoting pride which translates into helping and enhancing the treasure that has been inherited.
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Historic Bristol Borough on the Delaware has been a site of recreation venues for the people of the area for centuries and one event in particular is reminiscent of the great fairs held in town during the colonial period.
There are a plethora of LAND & WATER plusses in attending an annual event in this beautiful riverside town.
The 11th Annual Historic Bristol Day Car Show at Snyder-Girotti Elementary School, 450 Beaver Street, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This renowned show will as always include all American and foreign antiques, classics, newer Corvettes, Camaros, Firebirds, Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, T-Birds, street rods, exotics, luxury cars, and more. Attendees are invited to vote for their choices of favorite antique and classic car and People’s Choice trophies will be awarded based on voting results.
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A new feature has been added this year to give attendees a taste of what car guys did back in the sixties when leaded gas was about 28 cents per gallon for regular and 32 cents per gallon for hi –test, filling a tank for $5 or $6 and cruising around Bristol all night. At 3 p.m, after distribution of the trophies and chancing off restaurant gift certificates, a police escorted cruise through Bristol will begin. Younger participants can get a flash back to the sixties when muscle cars ruled the road!
Don’t wait. Register today http://www.bristoldaycarshow.com/registration
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Historic Bristol Day Car Show registration starts at 9 a.m. It is $15 per participant, for one OR multiple vehicles.
All aboard!
The Schooner North Wind, a 75-foot premiere sailing tall ship charter vessel, owned by the Gloucester City Sail, a volunteer lead New Jersey nonprofit, will provide public sails during this scenic Delaware River family event. Captain Scott Hughes and his crew will take up to 30 passengers on one-hour cruises leaving from the Bristol Wharf at 10:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $20, and tickets for children [under 12] are $10.
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Help raise the sails and sing a traditional folk sea shanty/chanty [derived from the French verb ‘chanter’, meaning ‘to sing’], or just sit back and enjoy sailing and seeing the town from a different perspective.
Secure your spot! Purchase tickets in advance by going to https://northwindsail.org/public-cruise and click on “Buy Tickets” and select the “Historic Bristol Day” schooner sail event.
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Tickets can also be purchased that day. [*Not ADA accessible].
*Can be much cooler on the water, dress in layers and wear comfortable footwear.
Historic Bristol is a “Classic Town”, a unique place to live, work, and play, keeping its historical aspects alive. Doors and gardens open for visitors with the HBD “House Tours.”
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All will find it steeped in remarkably unspoiled, unique capsules of history!
Whether you are an architecture aficionado or simply curious, you will find among the perfect houses with varying styles, an excellent reason to explore the ones that represent the march of time.
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The Bristol Culture and Historical Foundation committee has rounded up four of the most impressive Borough homes and a garden that continue to influence our town’s significant design sensibilities.
“Open House” for these must-see tours is provided from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 15. Ticket price is $12 in advance, and $15 on the day of the event and includes entrance to the annual tea.
All are welcome to visit some of the Public Buildings just bursting with historical interest.
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Some of those included are the Bristol Borough Activity Center, the Borough Municipal Building, the Bristol Friends Meeting House, Bristol Masons Lodge No. 25, the Bristol Riverside Theatre, Canal Works, First United Methodist Church of Bristol, the office of attorney William J. Salerno, and the Margaret R. Grundy Library and Museum.
Or visit the Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road, featuring free tours of Earth Ship!
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Learn how this unique structure can maintain a comfortable temperature year-round without a heating or cooling system.
Welcome Friend to this historic riverfront town for a day of FAMILY FUN!
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