Members receive an additional 10% discount (for a total of 20%) on most gift items and publications from December 1-December 8. The BCHS thanks its members for their support throughout the year. Join today and begin receiving benefits while supporting the BCHS!

Join us for our free open house and free family-friendly activities.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first successful oil well, and the birth of the American Oil Industry in 1859, the Museum presents this exhibit of vintage photographs of filling and service stations from the 1920s through the 1960s. Many of the images are drawn from the Milton Rutherford Photograph Collection, housed in the Museum’s Spruance Library. Photos are supplemented by artifacts from the Mercer and local private collections. Included with museum admission.

Delight in the sounds, scents, and scenes of the holidays at the Mercer’s traditional Holiday Open House. The festivities kick-off with a musical parade escorting Ole’ St. Nick to the museum’s log house where he will be stationed all evening to take children’s requests and hand out keepsake ornaments. Sip hot cider, sing along with carolers, listen to musical performances, and wish your troubles away by participating in the "burning of the greens." Across the street are more holiday festivities at the Michener Art Museum. Free.

Holiday Open House Performers:

Central Bucks East High School Brass Ensemble
Clarinet Work
Council Rock High School South Choir
Delaware Valley College Chorale
Mercer Carolers
The Country Gentleman
The Love Notes
Waldron Mercy Academy Honors Chorale
 

Silhouette artist Blanche Turner demonstrates the art of silhouette cutting. To have a custom silhouette created, call the Museum at 215-345-0210, ext. 130.

Sample gingerbread recipes and learn more about this tasty tradition from Jennifer McGlinn, author of the book, Gingerbread: Timeless Recipes.  Decorate your own gingerbread man to take home.  Copies of Gingerbread will be available for purchase. Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family (up to 3 children).  Additional cost per child is $1.

Silhouette artist Blanche Turner demonstrates the art of silhouette cutting. To have a custom silhouette created, call the Museum at 215-345-0210, ext. 130.

Children who have completed “Lego Robotics – Basics” summer camp, or are currently in grades 4-6, will enjoy this journey into Lego™ construction, manipulation, and computer technology. Fee: $85/$75 BCHS members. Choose either a.m. or p.m. sessions. Pre-payment required. Space is limited.  Class runs from Monday, December 28-Wednesday, December 30.