The Bucks County Historical Society, founded in 1880, is a cultural and educational institution which operates Mercer Museum, Spruance Library, and Fonthill Museum. The Mercer Museum houses furnishings, folk art, and implements of early America. Fonthill is a concrete castle with 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and more than 200 windows. The Spruance Library contains more than 25,000 books and magazines, manuscripts, photographs, maps, diaries, memorabilia, and microfilm. Family workshops, craft classes, children's summer craft camp, lectures, and seminars are offered. Annual programs include 'The Mercer Museum Folk Fest' where more than 100 skilled artisans demonstrate 18th and 19th century crafts related to exhibits in the museum.
Location:
84 South Pine Street, Doylestown Pennsylvania 18901
Telephone
215-345-0210 Fax 215-230-0823
Other History nearby:
(Morristown) Acorn Hall
(Philadelphia) American Swedish Historical Museum
(Philadelphia) Atwater Kent Museum-Philadelphia History
(Philadelphia) B Free Franklin Post Office & Museum
(Princeton) Bainbridge House
(Elizabeth) Belcher-Ogden Mansion
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01/10 Coming to The Doylestown area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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