Enliven your classroom and enhance learning with special interpreter-led presentations utilizing artifacts and hands-on activities!

From Sheep to Shawl (preschool-grade 1, 1-hr program)
Students experience what it was like to raise sheep on a farm! Children explore sheep shearing, wool processing and more through storytelling and craft activities.

The Underground Railroad in Bucks County (grades 3-9, 1-hr program)
Explore the freedom struggle of African Americans in this region before the Civil War in this hands-on program that features activities and storytelling.

A Civil War Soldier’s Life (grades 5-9, 1-hr program)
Examine the hardships, daily routines and pastimes of a soldier during the Civil War through period images, touchable objects and interactive learning.

Harvest of Art (grades 3-6, 1-hr program)
Delve into the artistic interests of Henry Chapman Mercer! Students explore the development of Mercer’s interests in early American handicrafts, tools and culture, and tile-making. Through hands-on experiences and activities they discover how art can tell stories about the past.

Harvest of Art (grades 3-6, multi-class program, max. 180 students)
Program for larger groups or entire grade levels examines Henry Mercer’s artistic interests and his interest in the history of the harvest in early America. Program stations include art lessons, hands-on activities, and an exploration of American history. Each station introduces students to a new art form from Fonthill Castle’s collections, and focus on stories drawn from history and folklore.