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In this one-hour tour, children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. This special tour travels through some areas of the castle not seen on the regular tour, including the Kitchen, Morning Room and Wind Room and takes guests up to the top terrace. Children must be 6 or older and able to climb the steep stairs. Space is limited. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461. Photo by Allure…
learn moreIn this one-hour tour, children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. This special tour travels through some areas of the castle not seen on the regular tour, including the Kitchen, Morning Room and Wind Room and takes guests up to the top terrace. Children must be 6 or older and able to climb the steep stairs. Reservations are required, call 215-348-9461. Photo by Allure West Studios.
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Join the Friends of the Bucks County Historical Society for a bus trip to Washington D.C. to see the new National Museum of African American History. The BCHS has secured a limited number of these coveted admission passes to the only national museum devoted exclusively to documentation of African American life, history and culture. The museum’s 12 inaugural exhibitions focus on broad themes of history (slavery and freedom, segregation and 1968 and beyond), culture, community, music, cultural expressions and visual…
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In this one-hour tour, children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. This special tour travels through some areas of the castle not seen on the regular tour, including the Kitchen, Morning Room and Wind Room and takes guests up to the top terrace. Children must be 6 or older and able to climb the steep stairs. Space is limited. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461. Photo by Allure…
learn moreIn this one-hour tour, children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. This special tour travels through some areas of the castle not seen on the regular tour, including the Kitchen, Morning Room and Wind Room and takes guests up to the top terrace. Children must be 6 or older and able to climb the steep stairs. Space is limited. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461. Photo by Allure…
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THANK YOU for purchasing an entry in the 32nd annual Mercer Legacy Sweepstakes, which supports educational programs at Mercer Museum and Library & Fonthill Castle. We congratulate the winners selected in the drawing, held at Fonthill Castle, on May 7, 2017: Grand Prize: Tim Jost will choose between a BMW 320i from Thompson BMW or $20,000 2nd prize: John LaSalle won $1,000 courtesy of Monument Bank 3rd prize: Scott Espenshade won a $500 Gift Card courtesy of Bucks Country…
learn moreIn this one-hour tour, children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. This special tour travels through some areas of the castle not seen on the regular tour, including the Kitchen, Morning Room and Wind Room and takes guests up to the top terrace. Children must be 6 or older and able to climb the steep stairs. Space is limited. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461. Photo by Allure…
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Celebrate Henry Mercer’s 161th birthday with cake, lemonade and discounted admission (1 Child Free with Paying Adult).
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Visit the castle grounds for a rollicking children’s story hour. It’s Henry Mercer’s Birthday! Dr. Mercer, would be 161 years old this year, and he always liked a party with friends. Enjoy birthday surprises, songs, and an original story based on one of the ceramic tile tapestries designed by Henry himself, and installed in the Castle in 1929. Bring a blanket, lunch and your enthusiasm! Suitable for children of all ages and their caregivers.
learn moreIn this one-hour tour, children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. This special tour travels through some areas of the castle not seen on the regular tour, including the Kitchen, Morning Room and Wind Room and takes guests up to the top terrace. Children must be 6 or older and able to climb the steep stairs. Space is limited. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461. Photo by Allure…
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