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Bucks County Historical Society 2017 Annual Report Mercer Museum’s iconic Central Court Photos by Kevin Crawford Fonthill Castle’s extraordinary Yellow Room stairway A MESSAGE from the Board Chairman and the President

Community. It’s the driving force that propels all the programs and services the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle provide year round.

Every day, staff members open the doors to these remarkable sites to welcome guests, members, supporters, and volunteers. Each individual arrives with a strong desire to explore, to learn, and to discover. For many who provide valued support, their involvement and commitment make it possible for the Bucks County Historical Society (BCHS) to offer a variety of unique experiences and enriching services. In 2017, these included:

• Education services for nearly 8,000 schoolchildren. • Changing exhibitions that present unique experiences for visitors of all ages, from all walks of life, and with diverse interests. • Annual gatherings like Fonthill’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July and Mercer’s Holiday Open House. • Opportunities to explore unique artifacts and unparalleled collections that tell the stories of the past and of those who came before us. • Access to the Mercer Research Library for scholars, genealogists and inquisitive minds. • Lectures and special programs on myriad subjects through first person interpretations and active learning opportunities. 1 • Guest services for nearly 65,000 visitors annually who explore and discover the castles.

This report proudly reflects the scope of offerings, and the broad support the community provides to advance the BCHS mission and vision. It is an honor to serve this remarkable organization and to work side by side with an extraordinary group of individuals who are making a difference every day.

John R. Augenblick Kyle McKoy Board Chairman President & Executive Director

OUR MISSION… To educate and engage our many audiences in appreciating the past and to help people find stories and meanings relevant to their lives – both today and in the future. MERCER MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Programs and Exhibitions

The Mercer Museum sponsors an array of programs annually for general audiences, including children, youth, and adults. On- and off-site children-focused learning experiences include our popular LEGO™ Robotics and “Wild World of Wizarding” summer camps, the long-running Dolls’ Day Out, the Bucks-Mont Regional History Day competition for middle and high school students, and “Log House Life” for very young children. For adult and general audiences, the museum presents programs in conjunction with African-American History Month, Wizarding camp participants Presidents’ Day, the Halloween season, and the December holidays, plus special tours, workshops and storytelling performances.

2017 continued with programs for special exhibitions in the Martin & Warwick Foundation Galleries with three traveling shows, plus the annual seasonal display, Under the Tree. The winter months featured Gather Up the Fragments, a fascinating look at the world of Shaker decorative arts and the collecting couple – Faith and Edward Deming Andrews – who brought the Shaker aesthetic to the attention of the wider world. Over the summer, the museum hosted The Mary Schafer Collection: A Legacy of Quilt History, exploring the life and work of an important early collector, designer, maker, and popularizer of quilts and quilting traditions. Rounding out the year was the family- centered exhibit, Centuries of Childhood, presenting a series of immersive environments for children to explore, each filled with replica artifacts, dress and settings from different periods in American history.

A number of special programs accompanied the exhibits, including lectures and craft demonstrations, Shaker basket-making and quilting workshops, and story reading sessions for children. In conjunction with Centuries of Childhood, a special artist-in-residency after-school program brought children to the museum to develop their own stories about the past, inspired by visits to the exhibit, exploration of the Mercer castle and objects in the collections.

The museum’s core exhibits and collections were also enhanced in 2017. Exhibits staff added new “Track It – Touch-It – Try-It” interactive stations for children, and upgraded scenic elements, hands-on materials and lighting to the popular Animals on the Loose exhibit. Finally, the Guests enjoy featured quilts at the Mary Schafer Collection museum’s evocative Central Court served as the setting for a second Candle M exhibit and accompanying display of Sharon Holloway’s year of evening storytelling performances tied to the museum’s history Gift of the Estat Dollhouse and Miniatures Collection. and collections.

2017 Highlights: • Nearly 5,000 school children, ranging from pre-school to high school, experienced Mercer Museum programs such as “Log House Life,” “Simple Machines,” “Frontier Trading,” and “Henry’s Harvest of Art.” • More than 170 children participated in the Mercer’s summer camps, featuring Robotics and “Wild World of Wizarding.” • Over 320 middle and high school students competed in the Mercer Museum-sponsored regional History Day competition at Ursinus College. • The second annual “Wizarding for Adults” program, based on the popular youth camp, brought more than 60 participants to the museum for an evening of special “classes,” table- top Quidditch, a costume contest, and of course some potent potions. • Three “Twilight Tales” programs attracted over 100 guests who enjoyed each evening’s combination of original and traditional stories, inspired by the museum and its collections.

Bucks-Mont Regional History Day First Place Winners – CB West H.S. Senior Group – Website Design MERCER MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Collections

The collections of the Mercer Museum and Library portray three broad aspects of the past: (1) Bucks County history and culture up to the present day, (2) the history of everyday life and work in pre industrial America, to circa 1850, and (3) the contributions and achievements of Henry Chapman Mercer – archaeologist, collector, architect, tile maker and museum founder.

The continued stewardship of the collections is a primary responsibility of the Museum and Historical Society, and an important task for both curatorial and library staff. Stewardship involves the care and preservation of collections, as well as improving documentation and providing access to collections information for researchers and other users – both on- and off-site. In 2017, nearly 700 researchers visited the Mercer Library, while approximately the same number received answers to queries by mail, telephone and e-mail. Country Road Near Solebury by W. L. Lathrop, gift of Albert Duveen, 1966. Loaned to the 2017 exhibit, American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent, Ongoing stewardship activities Philadelphia Museum of Art. include maintenance of historic structures, processing and cataloging collections, photographic documentation, housekeeping, inventory maintenance, and environmental monitoring of collections spaces. Many new acquisitions are received annually, and must be accessioned and entered into the institution’s database. Researchers may gain access to information about a portion of the museum and library collections through the BCHS website, utilizing 3 the “RolloPAC” on-line catalog portal. Staff added more than 1,500 additional images to RolloPAC, continuing to enhance the catalog’s value as a visual reference. Special projects included improving protective coverings and cleaning of the extensive book collections at Fonthill; conducting a condition assessment of Fonthill’s Moravian tile floors, with recommendations for ongoing care; and producing a new disaster Candle Mold, J. Walker, Livonia, New York, c. 1840. preparedness and response plan, Gift of the Estate of Mattiemae Silverman, 2017 and building systems manual for the Mercer Museum.

2017 Highlights • Accessioned and cataloged 320 new acquisitions into the museum and library collections. • Received a grant from Philadelphia’s Conservation Center for Art and Artifacts to develop a new disaster preparedness plan for Fonthill Castle. • Saw more than 40,000 individual searches performed by outside researchers using the museum’s RolloPAC on-line catalog portal. • Implemented repairs and improvements to the museum’s Log House, with funds raised from the Cocktails at the Castle Mission Appeal. • Extended loans from the Mercer Museum collections to exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Winterthur Museum and Glencairn Museum. Cadette Girl Scout Uniform, worn by Barbara Rowe, Yardley, Bucks County, c. 1970. Gift of Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 2017. FONTHILL CASTLE Programs

In 2017, Fonthill Castle continued its long tradition of sharing the story of Henry Mercer and his artistic achievements through a wide variety of tours and programs for many guests. In addition to the regular and school tours led through the castle, exploration opportunities also included Tower Tours for Families, Behind the Scenes Tours, Candlelight Tours, and Mercer’s Night Tales. With the extraordinary involvement of valued volunteers, a range of interactive youth programs were presented which included Magical Mercer Tours, Medieval Sampler programs, and sketching and photo workshops for the community’s high school art and ceramic students. The workshops culminated with corresponding exhibits of the students’ creative works.

Fonthill also presented a varied selection of non-tour programs. These programs and events included the Holiday Meander, The Holiday Family Open House—in conjunction Volunteer serves guest at sold out Beer Fest with the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, Stories by the Castle with Darcy Fair, and the Fonthill Castle Beer Fest. Several Plein Air painting sessions and photography workshops were held throughout the year on the beautiful grounds.

Fonthill worked in partnership with the Friends of the Bucks County Historical Society to present the Second Annual Kite Day celebration, which drew over 200 participants. An alliance with the Village Improvement Association (VIA) resulted in a special Homes 4 for the Holidays tour, showcasing both Fonthill and the James Lorah Memorial House for guests to explore. Advancing the tradition of collaborations, staff worked with a local Venturing Crew to complete beautification and clean-up efforts of Fonthill’s reflection pool area. Fonthill’s reflection pond after completed clean up In response to the changing ways people are consuming digital imagery, Fonthill began to allow interior photography during regular tours. This policy change has been very popular with visitors, and has enhanced the visitor experience.

Beyond programs and events, vital preservation and restoration efforts continued. Staff began work to update Fonthill’s Risk Assessment Plan. As part of an ongoing Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) preservation assessment, Fonthill was awarded a $2,500 matching grant to create and implement a maintenance and housekeeping plan for the castle’s historic tile floors. Additionally, weekly cleaning and care of artifacts throughout the home was expanded to include monitoring humidity and temperature changes.

2017 Highlights: • Fonthill’s annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration drew nearly 3,000 attendees, making it one of the most successful in the event’s history. • Nearly 28,000 guests participated in tours, programs and events at Fonthill Castle. • Fonthill’s first Smithsonian Free Day resulted in more than 350 guests visiting the castle.

Youngsters enjoy kite flying FINANCIAL REPORT Statement of Financial Position Statement of Activities: Years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 2017 2016 SUPPORT AND REVENUE: Grants and Contributions $642,119 $681,095 Memberships 100,552 108,375 Special events Society Activities (Net of Direct Costs of 2017 92,491 142,474 $81,456; 2016 $122,131 Museum operations: Admissions 242,974 302,142 Programs 92,238 95,370 Museum shop, net of expenses (2017 $37,979; 2016 26,064 28,738 $36,282) Publications, Net of Expenses (2017 $1,802; 2016 $2,123) 2,435 2,885 Facilities rental 33,960 35,950 Miscellaneous income 5,862 9,725 Investment income: Trust fund income 12,500 11,999 Investment income 1,612,191 659,647 2,863,386 2,078,400

EXPENSES: Program Services: Library 243,183 256,961 Curatorial 699,523 809,079 5 Educational 328,866 353,987 Support Services: Management and general 466,003 409,894 Development and fundraising 595,265 581,211 2,332,840 2,411,132

Adjustment of Acturial Liability for Annuities Payable – – Change in net assets 530,546 (332,732) Net assets, beginning of year 23,106,637 23,439,369 Net assets, end of year $23,637,183 $23,106,637 2017 Revenue 2017 Expenses Contrib. & Grants 22% Memberships 4% Special Events 3% Admissions 8% Investment Shop Program Program Income 2% Support Expenses 56% Programs Facility Rentals Expenses 55% 3% 2% 45% OUR 2017 DONORS AND CONTRIBUTORS… Making All We Do Possible through their generosity.

PLUS ULTRA SOCIETY DONORS TO THE Elizabeth Chapman Lawrence Demonstrating an extraordinary COLLECTIONS Benefactors expression of devotion, these Barbara Moon Boertzel Elizabeth H. Gemmill individuals ensure the future of Richard K. Cadwallader Jack and Carol McCaughan our organization by including the Cape Fear Museum Brian and Louise McLeod Bucks County Historical Society in Sharon Castle Kenneth A. and Margaret L. Mary Jane Clemens Swanstrom their estate plans. William Coffin John and Elizabeth Augenblick Betty Davis William Watts Hart Davis Patrons Patricia G. Bitzer Diane Dotsko Michael S. Keim David and Nancy Blois Doylestown Historical Society Jim and Kathy Morrison Melissa V. Bond, Attorney Richard E. Duvall Kevin Putman, Jr. Mrs. Doris H. Carr Joseph P. Eckhardt Kathleen A. “Taffy” Schea Mary Jane Clemens William N. Erwin Mary Ann P. Darlington Estate of Mattimae Silverman Horace Michener Mann Circle J. Stanley Davis Noel Fletcher Anonymous Richard E. Duvall David J. Fowler John and Elizabeth Augenblick Susan E. Fisher Howard W. Gant Robert and Pamela Byers Grover J. and Sally Friend Dennis Gerhardt Curtis and Carolyn Cowgill J. Lawrence Grim, Jr. Sandra Weiss Ghering John and Susan Eichert Thomas L. Hebel Daniel A. Graham Grover and Sally Friend Linda B. Hodgdon Heritage Collectors’ Society, Inc. Tom and Barbara Hebel Roy and Nancy Kolb Henry J. Heymann Lin Hodgdon 6 John W. Lear Historical Society of Bensalem Susan E. Kane David B. Long Barbara B. Hope Malmark, Inc. – Joann K. Malta and Molly W. Lowell Patricia Kent Lora L. Mohr Bill Maeglin and Christie Kane David B. Long John Paton Inc. Jack and Carol McCaughan Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Mr. Richard D. Paynton, Jr. Lois F. McClintock Library Michael and Joanne Raphael Brian and Louise McLeod Maynard McNeil Happy and Sam Shipley Richard B. Millham, Sr. Helen S. Montgomery The Sigety Family Foundation Sheryl Moon Philip Moyer Rochelle and John Thompson Jim and Kathy Morrison Nockamixon Historical Society Nancy C. Tilley Doreen H. Paynton Judy Nygard Volpe and Koenig, P.C. Kathleen A. Schea Peter Osborne David and Dorree Wickman Bill and Laurie Schutt Philadelphia Museum of Art Carolyn Kohl Shaddinger Jessica Raymond Kay Rock Warren S. Ely Partners Emily Burton Sippel Debra C. Andrews Neil Shankweiler Tom Thomas Heather Cevasco and John Platek Happy Shipley Bob and Alice Vernon Mrs. Mary Ann P. Darlington, In Martin Stern Lynne Poirier-Wilson Memory of Hillborn Darlington, Jr. Magda Tagger Michael and Suzanne Zoglio Mr. J. S. Davis Marilyn Vantosh Susan E. Fisher Mercer Robotics’ Campers Margaret Werrett Dr. and Mrs. John J. Gribb Florence Wharton Jacqueline M. Griffith Pat Whitacre Andy and Ellen Happ William Wiggins William and Margaret Hecht Ken and Sue Ellen Keenan ANNUAL FUND The Meek Foundation Henry Chapman Mercer Society Michelle Pedersen Anonymous Robin Robinett and Greg Fitzgerald Lora Mohr Bill and Laurie Schutt Steven and Suzanne Wray Laura & Frank Swain Guardians Anonymous (3) Deborah A. Bacon Orland and Nancy Bergère Laura and Michael Biersmith Mr. Pete Biester Patricia G. Bitzer Ms. Audrey A. Bostwick Mary and Jeffrey Bretz Robert Brier Bruce and Elzbieta Brundage Linda L. Bryant, In Honor of John Augenblick Maureen and Mark Carlton Michele and Tim Carter Ms. Laurie A. Chauvin, In Memory of Young explorers enjoy Centuries of Childhood exhibit William J. Happ, Jr. Susan M. Cole State Representative Denis and Carol Chiappa Marguerite Quinn Curtis and Carolyn Cowgill, In Honor Mr. Kevin A. Cody of Brian McLeod Douglas R Raichle Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Conroy Kevin C. and Judith E. 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Stephenson Goldstein Ellen Idelson Therese H. Szczurowski Helen Haun Mrs. Donna Jones Susan M. Tafel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hentschel Patricia Kohlhepp Dr. and Mrs. John W. Tomlinson Nancy S. Krewson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas LaBarr Paul and Jean Try Dr. Michaeleen Lee Jerry and Yvonne Lorenz Robert and Alice Vernon Leah and Tony Lim Molly W. Lowell and Mrs. Deborah Wagner, Dennis and Barbara Livrone Richard E. Duvall The Graphic Edge Mr. and Mrs. William MacDowell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maclin Mary T. Walrond Catherine and Bill Marek Bill Maeglin and Christie Kane Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Walsh III Mrs. Lynn McGrory Ms. Carol Manicone Jean and David Weston Mark and Sharon Milligan Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Mann Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Woodward Barbara Mills Drs. Philip and Rebecca Masters Eric Woolf Barbara L. Molesworth Ms. Ruth S. Maxson George and Judy Yerkes, In Memory Ms. Theodora A. Moyer Christopher E. May of Walter W. Calvert Mrs. Miriam Muller Dr. Joseph and Marguerite Mr. and Mrs. Jackson M. Young McGarvey Ms. Christine L. Murphy Michael L. Meyer II Ms. E. Lois Myers Mr. and Mrs. George Miller Rollo & Lucy Friends Mr. K. Timothy Nolt Mr. Thomas J. Modzelewski Anonymous (6) Peter and Lauretta Notwick Mrs. Jacquelin F. Mohr Dennis J. Ahrendt David and Sandra Nyman Loretta and Bill Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Albert Antrobus Mrs. Judith Oaks Ms. Kimberlee S. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. William E. Austin Mr. and Mrs. William C. Patterson Kathryn and Bernie Paxton- Caroline Biersmith Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Porter Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. David W. Carroll John Prall Gus and Cathy Perea Ramona Carson Janice M. Pruch Lynne Poirier-Wilson and Jim Wilson Edward I. Chaleff Mr. and Mrs. Rodney J. Pursell, In Memory of Alice Haines Port A Bowl Restroom Co. Inc. Proline Screen Printing & Products, Inc. Snap-Cab Elevator Interior Systems Worth & Company, Inc.

Artisans Altomonte’s Ann’s Cake Pan The Barn Studio Gallery Beth L. Snyder, DMD Boardroom Spirits Bradley Bunch Bakery Mercer Rainmakers business members Bugajewski Facility Services Chaddsford Winery Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rabberman In Memory of Jay Franklin Fretz Christine Taylor Collection Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reeser Deborah Cooper & Glenn Powers The Cook and His Books Ms. Katherine Reilly Steve and Nancy Hurst Corporate Source Catering Reverdy M. Rhodes Jr. Audrey Walters Cross Culture – Fine Indian Cuisine Mr. William Ridge Dad’s Hat Beth Ann and Bob Rinkus MERCER RAINMAKERS Doylestown Commerce Center Mrs. Pat Samsel BUSINESS MEMBERS Doylestown Floribunda Tammy Schane Master Craftsmen Earl’s New American Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Schreiner Bucks Mont Party Rental Economy Roofing & Siding Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Shields Covenant Bank Edible Arrangements of Doylestown Marcy Stanley Fred Beans Family of Dealerships Eiseman Construction Company Dr. and Mrs. Marc Stiefel Memorable Affairs Caterers Ellen Happ Architect Mr. and Mrs. Richard St. John Mission Pharmacal Company Empanada Mama Ronald Strouse and Frederick The Thompson Organization The First National Bank & Trust Cresson 8 Waste Management Company of Newtown Mrs. Karen M. Taylor Wells Fargo Advisors Free Will Brewing Co. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn C. Taylor Graphic Imaging Mary Versarge Craftsmen Happ Contractors, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Werner Jr. Hewn Spirits A to Z Party Rental Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wolstenholme Hops Scotch Adams-Bickel Associates, LLC Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Woodruff Jr. John Paton, Inc. Origlio Beverage Mr. Chester Wurtz Joseph Ambler Inn Univest Steven V. Young – Thanks for Rayna’s Laurie’s Chocolates library research! Looking Glass Photography Mrs. Margaret Yu, In Memory of Guildsmen The Lucky Cupcake Company Harvey Yu Advent Security Corporation McCoole’s at the Historic Americor Press Red Lion Inn MEMORIAL GIFTS Bucks Country Gardens, Ltd. Michael Ivankovich Antiques & In Memory of William Mount Bucks County Herald Auction Co Laura and Michael Biersmith Covenant Bank Olive Oil Etcetera Bruce Burkart Curtin & Heefner, LLP Parlee and Company Judi and Carl Fonash Dontech Incorporated Penn Taproom/PA Soup & Seafood Elizabeth Hafer FREEMAN’S Piccolo Trattoria Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hamilton Fulton Bank Pierre’s Chocolates Happ Contractors, Inc. Gretz Beer Co. Pine Run Retirement Community Roy and Nancy Kolb Hendrixson’s Furniture, LTD The Plumsteadville Inn Judith H. McCullough Indigenous Ingenuities LLC Poretta & Orr Holly and Robert Meyer KBZ, a ScanSource Company Raphael Architects Michelle Pedersen Monument Bank RMG Insurance Peter and Barbara Sperry Muller, Inc. Sand Castle Winery Sara and Dick Stover Paganini/Pag’s Pub/Pag’s Wine Bar Saucy Sue’s LLC Tom Thomas PECO, An Exelon Company Silverman Family Partnership, Inc. Tilley Fire Equipment Company Penn Community Bank Steatz (Healthy Beverage Co.) Pennsylvania Trust Stone & Key Cellars Sweet Victory Gluten & Apprentice Dan and Suzanne Nesi Dairy Free Treats AB-8 Waste Solutions, LLC Snap Cab-Elevator Interior Systems Tilley Fire Equipment Company Angel Rose Florist Tullyvision Studios, Inc. Water Wheel Tavern Artefact Architectural Antiques Waste Management Wegmans Food Market Axis Visual Design & Marketing Wycombe Vineyards, Inc. Bound Beverages EDUCATIONAL The Zen Den Bountiful Acres IMPROVEMENT TAX Zest Culinary Services Breakthru Beverage Group CREDIT (EITC) COMPANIES Brown Dog Design Covenant Bank Tradesmen Chimayo Gallery and Gift Shop Fred Beans Family of Dealerships Antheil, Maslow & MacMinn, LLP The Graphic Edge Snap Cab-Elevator Interior Systems Barb Lin Inc. Hargrave House Bed & Breakfast Waste Management Bi County Fuels, Inc. Infocept Systems, Inc. Bucks County Women’s Journal Keystone Pictures EXHIBITIONS SPONSORS Capital Insurance & Investment Kim Billingsley Photography, LLC Booktenders Children’s Bookstore Planning L.A.D. & Company Inc. Bucks County Foundation Carr and Duff, Inc. Mom’s Flower Shoppe Mary Jane Clemens Carter van Dyke Associates Mo Better Entertainment FREEMAN’S Catapult Communications, Inc. Moore Cleaning, LLC Barbara Fighera Harrison Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar Nicole Leigh Photography Hendrixson’s Furniture Class-Harlan Real Estate Painting by Peacock Brian and Louise McLeod Cowgirl Chile Co. Jewelry Phillips & Donovan Architect, LLC Jim and Kathy Morrison Discover Doylestown Rachel Elizabeth Photography Pennsylvania Trust Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic Spring Valley Nurseries Tom Thomas The Doylestown Bookshop Wealth Development Group, LLC Visit Bucks County Dunlap & Associates, P.C., CPAs Marvin and Dee Ann Woodall Dynasty Advisors, LLC HISTORY DAY SPONSORS ESPI Berger Family Foundation, Inc. Firstrust Bank MERCER MUSEUM Covenant Bank STORY TELLING SERIES Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio Fred Beans Family of Dealerships 9 Hattery Stove & Still at the Friends of Bucks County Historical SPONSORS Doylestown Inn Society Marvin and Dee Ann Woodall Harper Business Law, P.C. Hearn’s Minuteman Press/Signarama Twilight Tales Storytelling Program with Bill Wood Hugh A. Marshall Landscape Contractor Jarrett Vaughan Builders, Inc. Knight Engineering, Inc. Kreischer Miller Law Offices of William L. Goldman, P.C. The Marshall Financial Group, Inc. MDL Restoration, Inc. Midnight Productions, Inc. Millham Insurance Agency Natech Solutions Peddler’s Village Philadelphia Distilling Potter Contracting QNB Bank Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home Robyn Graham Photography, LLC Rockwood Wealth Management Rutherford’s Camera Shop Superior Woodcraft, Inc. Thompson Networks Tinsman Bros., Inc. Tullyvision Inc. Mission Pharmacal Company Bill and Laurie Schutt Penn Color, Inc. John and Doris Spier

Spire Sponsors MISSION APPEAL – Advent Security FONTHILL WOODLANDS Americor Press PROJECT Curtin & Heefner LLP Mr. and Mrs. Ira Baeringer Dontech Incorporated Michael and Laura Biersmith Lin Hodgdon and Tom Modzelewski Heather Cevasco and John Platek KBZ, A Scansource Company The Friends of BCHS Henry Mercer, portrayed by C. Jameson Bradley, Penn Community Bank Indigenous Ingenuities LLC with Cocktails at the Castle guest Tom Thomas Susan E. Kane Thompson BMW Bill Maeglin and Christie Kane Kyle and Kevin McKoy FOUNDATIONS/ Finial Sponsors Michael and Bridget Meyer GRANTING AGENCIES Aaron Burr House Dan and Suzanne Nesi American Endowment Foundation Valerie and Barney Berlinger Penn Color, Inc. Berger Family Foundation, Inc. Mark and Maureen Carlton Leo Quinn Bucks County Foundation Doris H. Carr, in memory of Bill and Laurie Schutt The Lenfest Foundation George M. Carr III Tom Thomas The Meek Foundation Doylestown Health Laura Wortman Nobadeer Foundation Dunlap & Associates, P.C. CPAs The Sigety Family Foundation Eastburn & Gray, P.C. MERCER LEGACY Travis Manion Foundation Econsult Solutions SWEEPSTAKES Joseph and Kim Jacobsen Sponsors GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Susan E. Kane Keenan Motor Group-Keenan Thompson BMW County of Bucks, Office of Monument Bank Commissioners Motors & Keenan Honda Bucks Mont Party Rental Pennsylvania Council on the Arts/ Keystone Pictures Streamline Payroll, LLC 10 Greater Philadelphia Cultural Marshall Financial Group, Inc. Bucks Country Gardens Alliance State Senator Charles T. McIlhinney Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Brian and Louise McLeod Commission RMG Insurance Drawing Party Donors Visit Bucks County Rockwood Wealth Management AB-8 Waste Solutions, LLC Kathleen (Taffy) and Fred Schea A Friend of Mercer Museum and MATCHING GIFT SIMPLY FRESH by McCaffrey’s Library & Fonthill Castle COMPANIES Lisa Kristin Soren Americor Press Dr. Ann Andrews Bank of America TD Bank Bucks County Riverboat Company Matching Gifts Program Walter R. Dorn Estate, Inc. L.A.D. & Co. Boeing Company Worth & Company, Inc. Memorable Affairs ExxonMobil Foundation Michael Ivankovich Auctions & IBM Matching Grants Program Media Sponsor Appraisals Johnson & Johnson Family of Bucks County Herald ParleeStumpf Companies PH Tool Merck Foundation Patrons Fonthill’s F Port a Bowl Restroom Company, Inc. Morgan Stanley Amy and Sanjay Batra Rutherfords Camera Shop PNC Foundation Dover and David Bull Matching Gifts Program Rick and Flo Celender Timothy Richard Jewelers of Allentown YourCause, LLC Trustee for TE Heather Cevasco and John Platek Connectivity Curtis and Carolyn Cowgill Town & Country Players Lisa and Mario Diliberto COCKTAILS Tom and Barbara Hebel FONTHILL’S OLD AT THE CASTLE William and Margaret Hecht FASHIONED FOURTH OF Pinnacle Sponsor Margaret and Todd Kowalski JULY SPONSORS Bill Maeglin and Christie Kane Wells Fargo Advisors Patriot Bonnie O’Boyle* Bucks Mont Party Rental Michelle Pedersen Tower Sponsors PECO, An Exelon Company Gustavo I. and Cathy Perea Univest A to Z Party Rental Amy Schmidt and Seth Weiner Fellow Guillermo Bosch Senator Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. Bill and Laurie Schutt Bound Beverages Brian and Louise McLeod John Paton, Inc. Bradley Bunch Bakery Melissa Russell - Illustrator Diane Brown Memorable Affairs Friends of the Fourth Buckingham Primary Healthcare Michael Ivankovich Antiques & Discover Doylestown The Bucks County Running Co Auction Co., Inc. Elbow Lane Day Camp Bucks Mont Party Rental Midnight Productions, Inc. The Friends of BCHS Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Burke Mt. Lake Pool and Patio, Inc. Fonthill Castle Michele Carter Natech Solutions Centre Bridge Inn Olive Oil Etcetera BEER FEST SPONSORS Chaddsford Winery – Peddler’s P & A Feed and Pet Village Keg Parlee and Company Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar Pearl S. Buck International Bucks Mont Party Rental Chapin Aesthetics Penn Taproom and PA Soup & Origlio Beverage Clay Rat Studio Seafood House Mrs. Mary Jane Clemens Philadelphia Distilling Growler The Cook & His Books Piccolo Trattoria Gretz (Beers of the World) Corporate Source Catering Pierre’s Chocolates Mt. Lake Pool & Patio County Theater Mr. Fred Place Curtis and Carolyn Cowgill The Plumsteadville Inn Pint Cowgirl Chile Co. Jewelry Port A Bowl Restroom Co, Inc State Senator Chuck McIlhinney Creative Closets Proline Screen Printing & Stockertown Beverages Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey Products, Inc. Strategic Underwriters Doylestown Bon-Ton Raphael Architects International, Inc. Doylestown Country Club The Riegelsville Inn Doylestown Health River Horse Brewing Co. Friend of Beer Fest Doylestown Historical Society Ms. Robin Robinett and Heather Cevasco and John Platek Dynasty Advisors, LLC Mr. Greg Fitzgerald J.R. Maxwell Builders, Inc. Earl’s New American Rutherford’s Camera Shop PFM Empanada Mama Salon 39 11 Essentials Salon & Day Spa Sand Castle Winery IN-KIND GIFTS Ferndale Inn Sconset Flair Boutique A to Z Party Rental Forever Yarn Sewing Room The Academy of Natural Sciences of Four Seasons Car Wash Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Simon Drexel University Fred Astaire Dance Studio Lisa Kristin Soren Adams-Bickel Associates, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Fuller Debora Stanley Altomonte’s Italian Market & Deli Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaynor Steaz Cory Amsler and Eileen Shapiro Gratz Gallery & Conservation Stone & Key Cellars Ann’s Cake Pan Studio Inc. Sweet Victory Gluten & ArtMuse Loretta Gravatt Dairy Free Treats Barra Rossa Grounds for Sculpture Tabora Farm & Orchard Laura and Michael Biersmith Hamilton’s Grill Room The Cook and His Books Black Bass Hotel Barbara Fighera Harrison The Doylestown Bookshop Boardroom Spirits Hawk Management LLC The Thompson Organization Tom and Barbara Hebel Fonthill’s Fourth of July Celebration bicycle parade participants Rochelle and John G. Thompson Heritage Conservancy The Treasure Trove Hewn Spirits Universal Electric Service Hops Scotch Walnut Street Theatre Hughman Power Water Wheel Tavern James A. Michener Art Museum Webster Law, PC Joseph Ambler Inn Wegmans Food Markets Jules Thin Crust Christopher Willett Kramer Portraits Ms. R. Louisa Wismer Laurie’s Chocolates WTXF FOX 29 Philadelphia Jayne and Bob Lester Wycombe Vineyards, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lonergan Yardley Inn LSL Brands The Zen Den Coffee/Tea House The Lucky Cupcake Company Zest Culinary Services Lunch Productions, Inc. *Deceased McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn We apologize for any misspellings or omissions OUR 2017 VOLUNTEERS... Making All We Do Possible through their valuable time, talents and energy.

Miles Adams Patricia Pepe Samantha Allman Cathy Perea Franklin Amsler Gus Perea Jakob Amsler Lisa Pretecrum Nancy Andal Kevin S. Putman Debra C. Andrews Stephen S. Raab Kathy Appel Michael B. Raphael John Augenblick Jonathan Reiss Samatha Barrett Robin Robinett Eli Baylin Andrea Rodgers Nancy M. Bergère Jennifer Rogers Seth Berkowitz Camilo Rojas Melissa V. Bond Lee Rutherford C. Jameson Bradley Bruce Rutherford Garrett Bullock Melanie Sabath Tyler Burns Mercedes Sanoja-Suarez Pamela Butkus Kathleen “Taffy” Schea Valerie Cain Fred Schea Mark Carlton William R. Schutt Maureen B. Carlton Susan Sciacca Doris H. Carr Scott Seraydarian Barbara Cavanaugh Carolyn K. Shaddinger Heather A. Cevasco Kinjal Shah Melissa Charry Emily B. Sippel Doris Charles Friends of BCHS board volunteers Christine and Barbara Harrison Jack Skudris Abby Chirico during group’s trip to National Museum of African American History Dee Ann Smith 12 Leah Chirico and Culture in D.C. Lisa Kristin Soren Zoe Chirico Monica Spadafora Mary Jane Clemens Aaryan Goel Thomas E. Maclin Joseph Spadafora Georgiana Coles James C. Greenwood William D. Maeglin John C. Spier Grace Connery Kate Gulik Tuers Abby Magliaro Marcy Stanley Lisa S. Crawford Christine Harrison Ron Martin John E. Stanojev RFC Jesse Crooks Barbara F. Harrison Nina Masin-Moyer Jennifer Statler Mary Ann P. Darlington Judy L. Hayman John N. Mauro H. Chris Stratton Betty Davis Thomas L. Hebel Ruth S. Maxson Deepti Tantry Grace Deon Karen Henderson Leslie S. May Christine Taylor Vincent Deon Linda Hodgdon Lexi Maze Tom Thomas Edna B. Donaghy Cathy Holiday Lois F. McClintock John Thompson Lynne Anne Donchez Mary H. Hughes Brian McLeod Rochelle Thompson Kenneth Doukas, Jr. Donna Humphrey Alyssa McQuirns Deborah Thorne Richard Duvall Krzysztof Jozwik Emily Miller Laura Trachtenberg Sarah Ernst William Kadri David Forrest Minnick Andrea Tucker Darcy Fair Trip Kahn Holly Mirales Mary P. Van Pelt Kaycee Feldman Susan E. Kane Thomas Modzelewski Scott Vogin Susan E. Fisher Corinne Kauermann Barbara Molesworth Veronika Vologina Arianne Fitzgerald Kenneth Keenan Jean S. Morris Anthony S. Volpe Greg Fitzgerald Sue Ellen Kennan Margaret L. Mumbauer Heather Walton David L. Franke Michael S. Keim David Mumbauer Carol West Nancy Freudenthal Yeokyeong Kim Holly Mutascio Janeen L. White Grover J. Friend Harold H. Kodikian National Charity League David Wickman Bob Fuller Melani Kodikian Logan Nelsen Roseann Winans Mary Ann Fuller Ken Lang Jenny Ngo Larry Woodson Elizabeth H. Gemmill Jayne Lester Frank N. Norris Marie Woodson Tim German Jerry Lorenz Claire Olmstead Lauren Woolf Sandra Ghering Yvonne Lorenz George Parker George S. Wozar Janet Gilbert Molly Lowell Jillian Payne-Johnson Steven T. Wray Randy Gilbert Shelagh Lynch Richard D. Paynton, Jr. Charles Yeske Shubhang Goel Regina Lynch Michelle A. Pedersen BOARD OF TRUSTEES Serving as leaders, ambassadors and community connectors working to advance the organization’s mission.

Officers Chair John R. Augenblick Vice Chair Maureen B. Carlton Vice-Chair Heather A. Cevasco Treasurer Thomas Hebel Secretary Richard D. Paynton, Jr. Past Chair William D. Maeglin

Trustees Debbie Andrews Susan E. Fisher David L. Franke Elizabeth H. Gemmill Christine Harrison Linda B. Hodgdon Susan E. Kane Michael S. Keim Brian R. McLeod Michelle A. Pedersen Kathleen Schea William R. Schutt John C. Spier Tom Thomas Rochelle Thompson Anthony S. Volpe Steven T. Wray

President & Executive Director Kyle McKoy 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 mercermuseum.org | 215.345.0210

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