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Friday July 4th, 2008 - Noon-5 pm - Fonthill's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

Experience "the good-old days" at an early 20th century July 4th celebration, featuring a decorated bike parade, town ball game (19th-century baseball), watermelon eating contest, free old-time games, wagon rides, pony rides, an historic car exhibition, live music and picnic foods. Gate tickets are $3 adults; ($2 BCHS members); $1; children (5-17). Under 5 free.  The colorful Parade of Patriotism begins at 12:30 p.m. Children are invited to dress up their bikes in red-white-and blue for the traditional ride down Fonthill’s tree-lined driveway.
Fonthill Museum will also be open for tours beginning at 1 p.m., with the unique opportunity to visit the estate’s wine cellar and rarely seen crypt. These rooms are not a part of the regular tour and provide a unique view into Henry Mercer’s magnificent castle. The separate admission fee to tour the castle is $3 for adults, $2:50 for seniors and $1.50 for children, members presenting a valid membership card are free.  Parking on the grounds is free.   For more information, call 215-348-9461, ext. 10.

We would like to thank the Sponsors of Fonthill’s Old Fashioned 4th of July:

Patriot Sponsors:
MATCOR, Inc.
Penn Color, Inc.
PECO

Fellow Sponsors:
Bucks County Women’s Journal
Friends of the BCHS

Promotional Partner:
Sunoco Welcome America


 
Saturday July 5th, 2008 - 10:30 & 11:45 am - Tower Tour for Families

10:30 and 11:45 a.m., Fonthill Museum
Children and parents explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints. Children must be over 5 and able to climb the steep stairs. Regular admission fees apply. Reservations required, 215-348-9461, ext. 10.

 
Tuesday July 8th, 2008 - 5:30-7 pm - Family Workshop: Decoupage
Spend a summer evening working together on an early American craft. Decoupage your own trinket box with unique patterns, materials and colors. For adults and children! Each participant makes his/her own craft. Fee: $5. Reservations required, 215-345-0210 ext. 123.
 
Saturday July 12th, 2008 - 1-2 pm - Fonthill Family Experience
Parents enjoy a regular museum tour, while children ages 6 to 11 explore the castle in their own tiles and architecture focused mini-tour. After the tour, children enjoy hands-on crafts. $9 adults, $6 children, (Free for BCHS member adults.) Registration required.  Call 215-348-9461, ext. 10
 
Tuesday July 29th, 2008 - 7-8:30 pm - Concert: An Evening of Irish Music
Celtic musician Mark Carroll and his talented family perform traditional Irish jigs, reels and ballads. $4 adults, $2 children (BCHS members adults $2; children $1).  For ticket information, call 215-348-9461, ext. 10.
The Bucks County Historical Society / Mercer & Fonthill Museums
84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901-4999  |  215 345 0210 / fax 215 230 0823
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