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Experience Castles Full of Treasures at the Mercer and Fonthill Museums. The museums offer a wide array of programs, events, exhibits and tours for audiences of all ages.  Discover your family history and more in our Spruance Library. The museums and library are operated by the Bucks County Historical Society.

Write Like a Babylonian!

May 17, 2008
1-2 pm, Fonthill Museum

Children learn about cuneiform, one of the earliest forms of writing and make their own Babylonian tablets.

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35th Annual Mercer Museum Folk Fest

May 10 & 11
Mother’s Day Weekend
10 am-5 pm, both days, Rain or Shine

The grounds of the Mercer Museum are transformed into
an historical festival featuring 80 skilled costumed artisans
demonstrating early American crafts. A fun day for the entire
family with live entertainment, mini-farm with animals, militia
encampment, quilt raffle, picnic foods and free admission to the
Mercer Museum.

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Civil War Encampment

Saturday & Sunday
May 24-25
10 am-5 pm, Sat., & 1-5 pm, Sun.
Mercer Museum and Museum Grounds

Join Civil War re-enactors from the McClellan Rangers and other outfits as they interpret the
drills and camp life of the Union Civil War soldier. Rain or Shine. Free with museum admission.

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The Bucks County Historical Society / Mercer & Fonthill Museums
84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901-4999  |  215 345 0210 / fax 215 230 0823
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