(Credit: Doylestown Historical Society)
In a manner most befitting the spirit of our forefathers, the Doylestown Historical Society doth issue a proclamation: “Town criers wanted!”
Citizens of stout voice and patriotic heart are invited to audition on the evening of Sept. 18 at six o’clock at Historical Society Park, 56 South Main Street, for a role in next year’s commemorations of the Nation’s Semiquincentennial.
The forthcoming celebration, styled “Doylestown Celebrates USA 250,” shall mark both the 250th anniversary of our Republic and the proud Colonial heritage of this county seat.
Those inclined to answer the call may secure their registration and receive a script by dispatching a missive to [email protected].
A borough with deep roots
Founded as the shire town of Bucks County in 1812, Doylestown has long been the hub of governance, commerce, and culture in the region. Its early taverns and coaching inns welcomed travelers on the stage road between Philadelphia and Easton, while its courthouse square became a symbol of civic life.
Visitors can also come out to Historical Society Park on Sept. 18 to learn about Sammy Price, Doylestown's town crier of the 1800s.
As America herself approaches 250 years, Doylestown looks back to its Colonial beginnings — when the spirit of liberty rang forth from every corner of Pennsylvania.
Celebrations of the Semiquincentennial
The town crier auditions are but one element of the borough’s ambitious year-long observance. The Historical Society has pledged pageantry and remembrance throughout 2026. Tune thy eyes to the Book of Faces for future events.
So, let it be known to all ye who wander these lanes: polish thy bell, raise thy voice, and prepare to cry the tidings of liberty once more upon the streets of Doylestown.
