Carl LaVO
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Past articles by Carl:
A unique perspective of Washington's crossing of the Delaware
A century-old mural is rediscovered and being restored. It depicts a unique perspective of Washington crossing the Delaware. → Read More
Eeek! Spooky goings-on at historic Newtown inn
Columnist Carl LaVO takes along a companion for ghost-hunting adventure at the historic Temperance House in Newtown → Read More
A visit to Castle Valley Mill, Bucks County's only working grist mill
Located in Doylestown Township, Castle Valley Mill is a 292-year-old wonder and the only working grist mill within 400 miles of Bucks County. → Read More
At Pennsbury Manor, few of William Penn's belongings remain. Here's a look
There are 600 period pieces inside Pennsbury Manor. Only three belonged to William Penn. → Read More
Solebury's Aquetong Spring, 'Thirteen Lives' conjure memories of cave diving adventures
Carl LaVO's visits to Solebury's Aquetong Spring and the new movie "Thirteen Lives" conjure memories of cave diving in Florida. → Read More
Readers share lessons of Bucks County history
Readers of Carl LaVO's column share their own tales of Bucks County's historic grist mills, Buckingham's first school and two Falls townships. → Read More
Readers share lessons of Bucks County history
Readers of Carl LaVO's column share their own tales of Bucks County's historic grist mills, Buckingham's first school and two Falls townships. → Read More
Dozens died in fiery 1921 train crash. Here's why two women survived
A reader details his mother's escape from fiery 1921 commuter train crash outside Upper Southampton, and other reader stories from Carl LaVO. → Read More
How the 10,000-year-old Minsi Trail became a key Bucks County highway
The Lenni Lenape once traveled the Minsi Trail from upstate New York into Pennsylvania. Some traces remain. → Read More
How New Hope's steam locomotive inspired a grandfather's tall tale
Carl LaVO readers share stories of a New Hope gold train and Furlong's name. → Read More
How New Hope's steam locomotive inspired a grandfather's tall tale
Carl LaVO readers share stories of a New Hope gold train and Furlong's name. → Read More
Do you know Bucks County's official bird? And, how the ruffled grouse became Pennsyvlania's symbol
Pennsylvania has been in the “official something” business for quite a while. In 1778, it adopted its official coat of arms. → Read More
Do you know Bucks County's official bird? And, how the ruffled grouse became Pennsyvlania's symbol
Pennsylvania has been in the “official something” business for quite a while. In 1778, it adopted its official coat of arms. → Read More
The story of two women accused of witchcraft in Pennsylvania: ‘There was a witch hard by’
n 1690, Joan Searle of Bensalem was accused of being a witch in testimony in Bucks County Court. → Read More
LaVO: Looking to beat the heat? Here are 8 places to cool off in Bucks County on hot summer days
Carl LaVO shares his favorite spots to cool off during the hot summer months. → Read More
LaVO: Did you know a tiger once terrorized Bensalem, and New Britain was known for its pigeon farms?
A tiger terrorized Bensalem in 1879, and pigeons were big business for Bucks in the early 20th century. → Read More
LaVO: From the Bucks County Playhouse to Castle Valley, take a tour of Bucks County's grist mills
Delaware Valley mills benefitted as “the breadbasket of the world” in 1700s after numerous poor harvests in Europe. Wheat crop supplied the colonies. → Read More
LaVO: From the Bucks County Playhouse to Castle Valley, take a tour of Bucks County's grist mills
Delaware Valley mills benefitted as “the breadbasket of the world” in 1700s after numerous poor harvests in Europe. Wheat crop supplied the colonies. → Read More
LaVO: From lunch with Gaston Longchamp to a run-in with a bear, readers share their stories
Carl LaVO's columns inspire readers to share their own tales of Bucks County history. → Read More
LaVO: From lunch with Gaston Longchamp to a run-in with a bear, readers share their stories
Carl LaVO's columns inspire readers to share their own tales of Bucks County history. → Read More