Children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. Children must be 6 or older and able to climb steep stairs. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $4 youth (age 6-17), $7 BCHS member adults, $3 BCHS member youth. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461, ext. 10.

Popular tour that travels up Fonthill’s tower and down through back passages. Visit portions of the house not on the regular daytime tour including the Kitchen, Servant’s Quarters, Basement and the Terrace Pavilion. $15/$12 BCHS members. Registration and
pre-payment required, call 215-348-9461, ext. 10.

Kids, ages 6-12, will discover how Henry Mercer used images from medieval heraldry in creating some of his tile designs. The children will then learn some of the rules of heraldry and make their own coat of arms to take home. Youth $9, BCHS member youth, $6. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461, ext. 10.