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This walking tour explores little known information on the emergence of the Doylestown Railroad Station that changed the history of the region, and a catastrophic fire that threatened to reverse the progress of a town. You will see examples of post-revolutionary expansion of commercial and residential buildings and learn about the global impact of a nationally known agricultural manufacturing company and how it became the Doylestown Agricultural Works that we recognize today.

Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather. Participants will need to be able to stand and walk for 70 minutes on uneven terrain. This one hour walking tour will begin at 10:15 a.m. Take the shuttle or drive on your own to the Magill Schoolhouse, 56 S. Main Street, Doylestown, PA, where the tour will start. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy together after the tour. Tour limit: 19 people. The cost for the shuttle and the tour: $25.00, cost for the tour only: $10.00.

About the tour guide: Pat Witek

Pat Witek relocated from New Jersey in 1994 and has lived in Doylestown ever since. She worked at Doylestown Hospital as the director of quality initiatives for 23 years and was the patient safety officer for most of that time. Recognizing the rich historical heritage at the hospital and in the community, she is dedicated to amateur historical research since her retirement in 2019. She volunteers at the Doylestown Historical Society and focuses on the history of the Doylestown Borough. Pat has many interests that she shares with her husband, including travel, classic movies, and following the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.