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Fundraising Events
The Museums and Historical Society present a variety of fundraisers annually. Events range from the family friendly Mercer Museum Folk Fest and Fonthill's Old-Fahioned 4th of July to the elegant Mercer Museum's Savory Sampler and fun Spring Auction.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all fundraisers at various levels. Please contact mmdev@mercermuseum.org or 215-345-0210 ext. 129 for details. Your involvement is welcomed.
| Mercer Museum Capital Campaign |
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The Mercer Museum has announced an exciting $12M expansion program to provide expanded exhibition space including a new 3,500 square foot changing exhibits gallery, and a new 1,000 square foot Multi-flex Learning Center; upgraded visitor services and enhanced site development: including welcoming, wayfinding and expanded parking facilities, and an enhanced endowment.
For more information or to participate, please contact 215-345-0210, ext 129. |
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| Mercer Museum Auction |
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Friday, April 16, 2010
6-9 pm
The Mercer Museum Auction catalogue is filled with great merchandise, useful services and unique experiences, including vacations and romantic getaways, fine dining, tickets for cultural and sports events, signed sports memorabilia, professional services, artwork, items for children, gift baskets, handcrafts, and decorative items for the home and office. Silent and live auctions, along with refreshments make this an enjoyable evening for all. Proceeds support public programs throughout the year. The Auction is generously sponsored by Fulton Bank. $45/$40 members. 10% discount on the purchase of 6 or more tickets. For information, call 215-345-0210, ext. 132.
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| Mercer Legacy Sweepstakes |
 2008 Mercer Legacy winner Leslie Demarco with Jack Thompson of the Thompson Organization |
Mercer Legacy Sweepstakes and Lawn Party
Sunday, June 27, 2010
4–6 p.m., Mercer Museum
Enter for the chance to win a brand new car or $20,000 cash! Tickets are $100 (maximum of only 600 tickets sold) and allow entrant and a guest into the Legacy Lawn Party where drawing will take place. For information and tickets, call 215-345-0210, ext. 132. |
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| Fonthill's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration |
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Noon-5 pm, Fonthill Museum
Experience "the good-old days" at an early 20th century July 4th celebration. Festivities include a decorated bike parade, town ball game (19th-century baseball), watermelon eating contest, free old-time games, and picnic foods. Free parking. No dogs are allowed on the grounds. Heavy rain cancels the event.
For sponsorship opportunities, call 215-348-9461.
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| Savory Sampler |
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Friday, October 9, 2009
7:30 pm, Mercer Museum
Called the “the area’s premier food and wine tasting event,” this black-tie gala featured the culinary expertise of the area’s finest restaurants, wineries, caterers, bakeries and breweries. Guests dined amidst the museum's dramatic displays and enjoyed music and dancing in the Elkins Gallery.
Participants in Savory Sampler 2009:
Buckingham Valley Vineyards & Winery
Café Underground
Chaddsford Winery
Chambers 19
Chris Deon Beverage
Doug's Cakes LLC
Earl's Bucks County
Houlihan's
Joseph Ambler Inn
Karen Ann's Tea Room
Le Gourmet European Bistro
Maggiano's Little Italy
Marsha Brown
Martine's Riverhouse
Melodia Grill
Memorable Affairs
Owow Cow Creamery
Park Avenue Pastries
PineCrest Country Club
Sand Castle Winery
Siam Cuisine at the Black Walnut
Studio M Foods
Sweet ‘N Chic Pastries
Town Crier Bakery
Triumph Brewing Company
The Waterwheel Restaurant
Eagles Peak Water
Sponsored by:
E. Allen Reeves, Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors
Curtin & Heefner LLP
National Penn
A to Z Party Rental
Thompson BMW
Bucks County Courier Times/The Intelligencer
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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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