Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the Ye Olde Yardleyville Festival, a collaborative event facilitated by Gather Place and Yardley Friends Meeting. Experience the spirit of Yardley Borough’s evolution from Yardleyville (est. 1682) while promoting community unity and peace. Family-friendly for all ages! Free and open to the public (donations welcome). Enjoy storytelling, reenactments, and traditional food and music as you explore Yardley’s rich history. A free shuttle will run continuously between locations (all walkable), and guests may join at any time during the event. Date & Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMEnjoy, learn, and connect from two historic Locations:• Yardley Friends Meeting House, 65 N Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 (main parking location) • Gather Place at the Historic AME Church of Yardley, 188 S Canal Street, Yardley, PA 19067 Event Schedule 1:00 PM – Yardley Friends Meeting House - Welcome to all guests, Program Kickoff and traditional olde English refreshments. 1:30 – 3 PM - Gather Place at the Historic African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Yardley (est. 1877): Inside, experience the spirit of 1800s Yardleyville through diverse cultural traditions and period-dressed storytellers. enjoy engaging history. Outside, enjoy traditional food (fish fry, mac & cheese, greens, cornbread) and soft inspirational sounds under the big white tent. 3:00 PM – Two Options:1. Join the Underground Railroad Guided Walking Tour, beginning at Gather Place and following the Delaware Canal State Park towpath (Lock #5) - Space is limited to 30 walkers; advance RSVP is required - contact us at info@gatherplace.org. 2. Travel back in time at the Yardley Friends Meeting House - experience the spirit of 1800s Yardleyville with a Quaker experience featuring historical displays, storytellers, and traditional olde English refreshments. 4:00 - 5 PM – Yardley Friends Meeting House - all guests return for the Closing Program & Event Conclusion