The First People
The Lenape People were the first inhabitants of the lands now known as Bucks County. Many of the county parks, historic sites, nature centers and place names acknowledge the Lenape’s role as the original caretakers of this land through exhibits and signage.
Prior to the arrival of European Settlers in the 17th century much of what we know as NY, NJ and Eastern PA were Native American territories held by the Lenape people who, for thousands of years, were the caretakers of these lands. At this time the region, including all of what came to be incorporated as Bucks County, was predominantly primeval forest crisscrossed with Lenape trails, campsites, quarries and scores of villages.