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Both Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle have permanent exhibits that bring history to life.
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Step inside the pages of beloved fairy tales from around the globe in this hands-on, interactive exhibit for children ages 3-10. From an African jungle to a giant’s castle, seven fairy tales are brought to life including Anansi and the Talking Melon, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Jack and the Beanstalk, Lon Po Po and Thumbelina. Once Upon A Time…Exploring the World of Fairy Tales is a collaborative effort of the St. Louis Public Library and The…
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Join Central Bucks West Social Studies teacher Brian Weaver and history teacher educator Lynne O’Hara as they explore the real people, places, and events of Hamilton. Rediscover this award-winning musical through historic artifacts and local insights from the time of the American Revolution. Tickets are $15 General Admission / $10 Members. Buy tickets to Setting the Stage: The History Behind Hamilton
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Join an immersive, themed mystery at the castle. Work together to uncover clues, solve puzzles and discover the location of Bluebeard’s key before time is up. Includes 30 minute tour $40/$35 members. Registration required. Fonthill Castle Escape Room November 16 Tickets
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Spark your child’s imagination by bringing fairy tales to life through a fun, educational and creative yoga practice! In this partnership between the Mercer Museum and Doylestown Health, children learn how the body and brain can work together to promote physical and mental balance, turning the land of “make-believe” into real life wellness. Free. Each session limited to 15 students. Advance registration required. Register for Once Upon a Pose: Fairy Tale Yoga Session
learn moreJoin an immersive, themed mystery at the castle. Work together to uncover clues, solve puzzles and discover the location of Bluebeard’s key before time is up. Includes 30 minute tour $40/$35 members. Registration required. Fonthill Castle Escape Room November 17 Tickets
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Children join Mercer Museum educators to create enchanting crafts inspired by the magical tales of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Anansi and the Talking Melon in this drop-in crafting session. Free with museum admission.
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The Friends of the Bucks County Historical Society and Alisa Dupuy of The Ladies of History present a special theatrical production retelling Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from the perspective of Ebenezer Scrooge’s sister, Fan. Free admission.
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Join food historian Susan Plaisted in the Mercer Museum’s Log House for a family-friendly drop-in program. Learn how gingerbread evolved from a mixture of ginger and breadcrumbs to its present day form, including the cut-out gingerbread man. Savor gingerbread samples and enjoy the tastes of the holidays. Free with museum admission.
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In this creative workshop series of ten sessions guided by artist-in-residence Darcy Fair, children ages 6-12 create their own magical stories inspired by fairy tales. Sessions feature live music, read-aloud stories and imaginative play. Free series with advance registration required. Limited to 20 students. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. Note: Registering for this event is registering for all remaining sessions in the series Supported in part by the Philadelphia Arts and Education Partnership, Artist Residency Program. Register for Stories…
learn moreJoin an immersive, themed mystery at the castle. Work together to uncover clues, solve puzzles and discover the location of Bluebeard’s key before time is up. Includes 30 minute tour $40/$35 members. Registration required. Fonthill Castle Escape Room November 30 Tickets
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