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Wrightstown Historical Commission sets 2026 Octagonal School open-house dates and special programs
Summary
The commission approved its 2026 Octagonal School open-house schedule and outlined special programs — including student art, adult artist exhibits, penmanship demonstrations and historical deed displays — with coordinators named and tentative dates for each event.
The Wrightstown Township Historical Commission confirmed the Octagonal School's regular 2026 Open House dates: 17 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August, 20 September and 18 October. Mary Lee Johnson is coordinating the regular schedule and several special programs tied to those dates.
The Commission detailed several special events to run alongside regular Open Houses. "Octagonal Artistry," a show of local elementary students' renderings of the school, is tentatively set for 17 May with Mary Lee coordinating and outreach to Wrightstown Elementary School art teachers planned. "Wrightstown Brushstrokes," an exhibit of adult artists coordinated by Mary Lee, is tentatively set for 21 June and lists Joanna Krasnansky among participating artists. "The Gilded Quill," a penmanship and calligraphy demonstration by Robert Hurford, is tentatively set for 19 July and may include facsimiles relating to the U.S. 250th celebration referencing engrossers Timothy Matlack and Jacob Shallus. "In Word and Deed," a Bucks County deed-books display coordinated by Karl Niederer, is tentatively scheduled for 20 September; "Tunes of the Times," a 19th-century music program, is tentatively scheduled for 8 October.
The Commission described these programs as tentative and assigned coordinators so staff and volunteers can begin outreach and logistics. Final dates and participation will be confirmed in advance of the 2026 season.
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