Special Lectures

Special Lecture: Oscar Hammerstein – The Journey of Highland Farm

Saturday March 21, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Mercer Museum (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

$15 General Admission/$10 BCHS Members

Hear the story of Highland Farm, the historic locale where Oscar Hammerstein II lived from 1940 to 1960 in Doylestown, PA. Julie Flack of the Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center takes us on a journey through Hammerstein’s life, family, and musical works.

ROLLO'S FACTS

Henry Mercer was 51 when he began building the first of his three concrete structures, his home Fonthill, 1908-1910.
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• Until further notice: The elevator in the historic “Central Court” portion of the Mercer Museum will be *out of service* for major renovations.

You can still access Floors 2-7 of the historic museum via staircases.

• Saturday, June 6: Fonthill Castle will close early for a private event. The last tour will begin at 2:00pm.
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