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

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.