Explore the Mercer and Fonthill Museum’s objects, buildings, and stories through hands-on, creative programs designed specifically to engage our younger visitors and their families. Throughout the year, there are free monthly activities, family workshops, reading series, and much more. We also offer the following annual events that have become community favorites:
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Doll's Day Out Saturday, May 1, 2010, Mercer Museum Memorable community event that includes a tea and doll fashion show, doll craft station, and local vendors with the latest in doll fashions. Visitors are encouraged to bring their dolls along for this special day. |
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Annual Civil War Encampment Saturday, May, 29, 2010, 10 am-5 pm Living historians interpret the daily tasks, drills and duties of the Union Civil War soldier. Visit with military engineers and mapmakers, join the infantry, participate in drills, learn about Civil War-era medicine and meet famed Civil War General, Winfield S. Hancock. Rain or shine. Presented in collaboration with the W.S. Hancock Society and other groups. Included with museum admission. |
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Holiday Festivities at Fonthill Museum December (Date Varies), Fonthill Museum & Moravian Pottery and Tile Works Begin the holiday season at Henry’s house. Enjoy Fonthill’s holiday decorations during a ground floor open house. Sip hot cider and enjoy and make a handmade ornament. Help decorate the tree at the Tile Works and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, holiday music, and a visit with Santa. |
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Holiday Open House at the Mercer Museum Second Tuesday in December, Mercer Museum & Michener Museum Delight in the sounds, scents, and scenes of the holidays at the traditional Mercer Museum Holiday Open House. Sing along with carolers in Central Court, sip hot cider as you join in the burning of the greens, and be sure to whisper your holiday wishes to Santa in the Log House. Don’t forget to visit the Michener Art Museum’s Open House across the street! |
