Published April 22. 2026 12:13PM
When you walk onto the grounds of Governor Wolf Historical Society, you visit the 18th century.
The 1795 Ralston-McKeen House and the 1785 Wolf Academy are the perfect backdrop for the historical society’s antique show. The period rooms, stone-cut fireplace and authentic hearth cooking demonstrations all complemented the 18th- and 19th-century antiques on sale.
The 17th annual event was held March 7 and 8 on the 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, campus. Each building contained vendors and their wares representing the 18th and 19th centuries. Attendees filled each room in both buildings with assorted antiques. Vendors were both local and from farther away. Luke and Alanna Villani traveled to this show from their home in Connecticut. This was their first time attending and presenting at this show. Luke said he found this show through the Bucks County Antique Dealers, who told him, “It’s a great event — quality products and serious collectors.”
Members of the historical society were on hand to answer questions and help guests navigate the buildings.
Board member Linda Kortz could be seen helping attendees find specific items, as well as answering questions. She commended the whole organization for making this event a success, year after year.
PRESS PHOTOS BY JENN RAGONancy Percent, from Boonton, N.J., is one of the antique dealers at Governor Wolf Historical Society’s annual antiques show, held March 7 and 8 at 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath.
Antique dealer Jonathan Peck, from Schuylkill County, has been attending the show for five years. He said he likes this show because of the amount of people who attend.
Guests and vendors fill the rooms on the grounds of the historical society.
Luke and Alanna Villani, antique vendors from Connecticut, said they are thrilled to be attending this show for the first time.
A third-year vendor at GWHS’ antiques show, Bradley Hamilton, from Fleetwood, has many household and farm items for sale.