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535 reviews. #3 of 32 things to do in Doylestown. History Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Managed by the Bucks County Historical Society, this museum pays tribute to Henry Chapman Mercer, noted archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and writer. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
ROLLO'S FACTS. There are 44 rooms in Fonthill including 10 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms and 18 fireplaces. Completed in 1910 Fonthill boasted modern conveniences- 2 dumbwaiters, an Otis elevator, an intercom buzzer system and phones to communicate within the house.
The Fonthill Castle tour is 1 hour and reservations are required. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to check in and pay for your tour. The Moravian pottery and Tike Works is on the same grounds as Fonthill and they do their tours on the hour and half hour.
There are 44 rooms in Fonthill including 10 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms and 18 fireplaces. Completed in 1910 Fonthill boasted modern conveniences- 2 dumbwaiters, an Otis elevator, an intercom buzzer system and phones to communicate within the house. ROLLO'S FACTS. The Mercer Museum and Fonthill annually welcome visitors from all 50 states.
An example of Brocade-style tiles. Fonthill Castle features Mercer’s handcrafted tiles, designed during the height of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. (Kevin Crawford) The Conservatory at Fonthill Castle. (Kevin Crawford) The Columbus Room, the crowing jewel of Fonthill’s many rooms, is one charming example.
Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. $25 Adult. $20 BCHS Member Adult. $10 Youth (6-17) $5 Child (5 and under) Delight in the splendor of a guided historic evening tour at Fonthill Castle decked out for the holidays. Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer and an early example of reinforced concrete architecture.
The Fonthill Castle tour is 1 hour and reservations are required. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to check in and pay for your tour. The Moravian pottery and Tike Works is on the same grounds as Fonthill and they do their tours on the hour and half hour. They run about 45 minutes.
