The Simeone Automotive Museum is neurosurgeon and avid car collector, Dr. Frederick Simeone's labor of love. Set in an old engine manufacturing factory near the Philadelphia International Airport, it is a must visit for all vintage car enthusiasts. Their collection of more than 60 limited racing cars ever made is a connoisseur's pride. These rare beauties are exhibited in dioramas reminiscent of race courses where these automobiles had contended. Their repertoire starts from 1909 and ends through the mid 1970s. These include the Porsche 917, 1938 Alfa Romeo, The American Underslung, 1916 Stutz Bearcat, Mercer Raceabout, 1963 Corvette Grand Sport, 1931 Bentley and Bugatti. Get a glimpse of how racing has evolved since its inception while walking through this fascination place. It is also touted to be the first of its kind in the continent. The museum even has spaces to rent for various events.
Built in 1700 and opened as a museum in 1980, the Morgan Log House is built in the medieval Germanic style and is a great example of early domestic architecture. Home of Edward Morgan, who was a Welsh Quaker, the Morgan Log House is made of white logs and comprises of two and a half storeys, a chimney and even a fireplace. Tours take place from Thursdays to Saturdays and the museum also organizes educational workshops where students can familiarize themselves with life in the 18th century. If you are in Kulpsville and in the mood for a dose of history, a trip to Morgan Log House shouldn’t be overlooked.
Spread across 933 acres (377.57 hectares), Brandywine Creek State Park was established in 1965. It features four nature preserves, including Tulip Tree Woods, Flint Woods, the Carney Tract, and the FreshWater Marsh, along with bike trails, pavilions, an interpretive center, hiking trails, picnic spots, and a disc golf course. Some of the activities that you can enjoy here are geocaching, canoeing, mountain biking, birdwatching, and fishing. Comprising old growths of tulip poplar, Piedmont hardwood, and coniferous trees towering over lush green shrubs and blankets of spring wildflowers, Brandywine Creek State Park makes for an idyllic weekend destination to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Barclay Farm House is a Federal-style farmhouse dating back to the 19th Century. Spanning across 32 acres (12.95 hectares) of land, the farmhouse features a herb garden, farm buildings, playground, community gardens, orchard and nature trails following River Cooper. Besides numerous tours of the interiors, the house also plays host to outdoor concerts, craft fairs and other such cultural events. If you want to glimpse at a slice of local history and culture, then a visit to Barclay Farm House can be a great idea. Note that besides the usual timings, Barclay Farm House is also open to the public on the first Sunday of every month from April to November between 12p to 4p.
Villanova Theatre situated inside the Villanova University is home to the theater program of the university and plays host to numerous home-produced dramas, musicals, and other theatrical productions. All the theatrical performances hosted at Villanova Theatre are the result of joint efforts between the experienced faculty and the talented students. Classic dramas or contemporary theater, no matter what you are looking for, you will find it at this spectacular theater. Various performances hosted here over the years have garnered widespread appreciation from fans and critics of the art from across the state.
Moland House is most noted as being the base of General Washington when his troop of 11000 camped nearby in 1777. Built in the 18th-century by John Moland, it changed hands many times over its long existence. This stone building was used for council meetings that included notable men such as Count Casimir Pulaski, General Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Warwick Township Historical Society along with Warwick Township own this National Register of Historic Place and conduct guided tours. Held on the second Sunday of the month from 1p to 4p, you can explore the surrounding historic structures such as The Well House and Carriage House The Garden of Native Plants and nature trail give a glimpse of the indigenous plants that grew during an era gone by.