Explore the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle’s objects, buildings, and stories through hands-on, creative programs designed specifically to engage our younger visitors and their families. Throughout the year, there are free monthly activities, family workshops, reading series, and much more. We also offer the following annual events that have become community favorites:
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Holiday Festivities for the Family December, Fonthill Castle & Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Begin the holiday season at Henry’s house. Enjoy Fonthill’s holiday decorations during a ground floor open house. Sip hot cider and enjoy and make a handmade ornament. Help decorate the tree at the Tile Works and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, holiday music, and a visit with Santa. |
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Holiday Open House at the Mercer Museum 2nd Tuesday in December, Mercer Museum & Michener Museum Delight in the sounds, scents, and scenes of the holidays at the traditional Mercer Museum Holiday Open House. Sing along with carolers in Central Court, sip hot cider as you join in the burning of the greens, and be sure to whisper your holiday wishes to Santa in the Log House. Don’t forget to visit the Michener Art Museum’s Open House across the street! |
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African-American History Month Event Film Showing and Discussion: Black Soldiers in Blue In honor of the upcoming African-American History Month, join us for a special screening of the documentary film, Black Soldiers in Blue, the story of Camp William Penn, the first and largest training ground for black soldiers during the Civil War. The film traces the recruitment, training, heroism and hardships of black volunteers, especially those trained at the camp, located just outside Philadelphia in the village of LaMott, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County. Re-enactors and others who participated in the film, plus narrator James Paradis, history professor at Arcadia University, will be on hand to answer questions, offer insights, and engage the audience in discussion following the screening. $12/$10 BCHS members. Limited seating, call 215-348-9461 for reservations.
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Doll's Day Out Saturday, March 10, 2012, Mercer Museum Memorable annual event that includes a special tea and doll fashion show, make-a-doll craft station, story time with popular storyteller Jane King, shopping for the latest in doll fashions, a chance to help prepare a 1700s meal in the museum's log house and more. A visit to the Museum's current exhibit, ToyTime, is an added bonus. Visitors are encouraged to dress up and bring their dolls along for this special day on the town. Distinctive pastries provided by The Sweet Side, Warminster, Bucks County. Tickets are on sale now: $15/$12 members. Call 215-348-9461 for reservations.
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A Civil War 150 Program!
Living historians interpret the daily tasks, drills and duties of the Union Civil War soldier. Check back for more details. |
