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C
opper and Gold...
This elegant and truly stunning gold lacquered design is accented with copper magnolia leaves to create this show-stopping wreath from
The Magnolia Company! An upscale take on a traditional magnolia wreath with some bling for the holidays with a hint of rustic charm round out this mantelpiece masterpiece.
- Cut fresh from the farm daily
- Made by hand in the USA
28" wreaths are available for the exclusive amount of $125 for Heritage Conservancy supporters. Proceeds benefit the
Conservancy's mission.
Click HERE for more information and to reserve one now.
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Host Your Holiday Party at Aldie Mansion!
If you've ever had the chance to visit
Aldie Mansion in the wintertime, you've surely felt the magic that's in the air!
The cozy glow of the fireplaces,
the exquisite holiday decorations,
the delicious food and hot mulled cider,
the good company--everything that helps
to celebrate the holiday season right.
This winter, host your holiday party at the stately Aldie Mansion.
When you hold an event here, the proceeds benefit Heritage Conservancy's mission
to
preserve and protect our natural
and historic heritage.
Click
HERE for a photo tour of the mansion. For sample menus and availability, or
if you have any other questions, contact
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2017 Heritage Conservancy Calendar
Our 14-month calendar is now available!
Featuring winning photos from our Members Photo Contest, each month highlights the beauty and heritage of
Bucks and Montgomery counties.
to reserve your calendar.
$20 donation per calendar.
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Elizabeth Chapman Lawrence Returns!
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
Aunt Lela is back by popular demand! Aunt Lela provided the money for the old Aldie Mansion and its property and also ensured that her nephews and niece (Henry C., William R. and Elizabeth Mercer) received a "proper" education, complete with numerous trips to Europe where both men discovered the inspiration for their artwork. Membership coordinator Tammy Schane transforms herself into Aunt Lela and tells the story of how a young woman from Bucks County became an international globetrotter and minor celebrity of her time. Tours available afterwards.
Free for Heritage Conservancy members; $10 for nonmembers. Click HERE for more information.
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Sunday, December 4th
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
Kick off the holiday season with us at our home in historic Aldie Mansion for a black tie optional fundraising event that includes cocktails, dinner and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering!
All funds raised further our mission
to preserve and protect our natural and historic heritage.
Click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets.
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Martha Dana Mercer Will Be
Home for the Holidays!
Wednesday, December 14th
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
Meet Martha Dana Mercer, the lady of new Aldie Mansion! Willie Mercer's beloved wife and hostess at Aldie Mansion for more than 30 years provided the money to build the current Aldie Mansion when she inherited a small fortune from her parents. As part of the wealthy upper class, Martha knew it was her duty to be charitable in her community, and she spent considerable time and effort giving back. Come and see membership coordinator Tammy Schane in her portrayal of Martha Dana Mercer, and enjoy Aldie Mansion with its lavish holiday decorations. Tours available afterwards.
Free for Heritage Conservancy members; $10 for nonmembers. Click
HERE for more information.
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PECO Presents $15,000 Check to Heritage Conservancy to Create Native Pollinator Meadow and Prevent Stream Bank Erosion
On Thursday, October 20th, leaders from PECO presented Heritage Conservancy with a check for $15,000 while outside of the Conservancy's Aldie Mansion home. $10,000 of the grant from PECO will go toward the planting of a native pollinator meadow at Heritage Conservancy's Jackson Pond Preserve in Buckingham, PA, and $5,000 of the grant will go toward stream bank restoration on the organization's Hart's Woods Preserve in Doylestown, PA.
Pollinator species (such as bees and butterflies) support nearly 40% of the world's food crop production, and many of our vital pollinators are threatened with extinction. PECO's support will enable Heritage Conservancy to plant a 4-acre native pollinator meadow on its Jackson Pond Preserve. This meadow will provide habitat for all aspects of a pollinator's life cycle, it will become a destination for community members to view and enjoy our native wildlife, and it will serve to educate the general public concerning the importance of pollinators to human foods. It will take two years to establish the wildflower meadow.
The stream bank restoration on Heritage Conservancy's Hart's Woods Preserve will help to increase water quality and provide critical habitat. The removal of invasive species followed by the planting of native trees and shrubs along a tributary of the Neshaminy Creek will strengthen the stream bank in this area and help to filter pollutants in the water. Since native wildlife prefers native plantings for food and shelter, it will benefit local wildlife as well.
"Heritage Conservancy is excited about this partnership with PECO," said Jeff Marshall, President of Heritage Conservancy. "The grant from PECO will allow our organization to not only preserve and protect our natural resources but also enhance two of our properties while strengthening our effort to protect our water and food supply."
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Our Volunteers Have "Hart!"
On Thursday, October 13th, Heritage Conservancy staff and 10 local community volunteers participated in a fun tree planting and trail cleanup at the Conservancy's Hart's Woods Preserve in Doylestown, PA. Hart's Woods Preserve is an approximately 20-acre parcel of mature woodlands that contains a tributary of the Neshaminy Creek.
The group of volunteers included students from Delaware Valley University's Project Earth Club, and we even saw a familiar face back with us--Anastasia, one of our summer conservation steward interns!
Throughout the day, our crew planted 30 trees of 9 different native species in the riparian buffer along the creek tributary. These trees will strengthen the stream bank and help to protect water quality. As well, the group cleared out about an acre of the invasive winged euonymus shrub (also known as burning bush) to give space for native plants to grow. It's important to make way for native plant and tree life because they provide habitat and food for native wildlife, unlike their non-native competition.
Hart's Woods Preserve features a wonderful tree-lined walking trail that meanders about the property and provides our community with a place to connect with nature and explore the great outdoors. Trails require continual monitoring and upkeep, and thankfully, our trusty volunteers were there to help with clearing branches and brush to keep the trail in tip-top shape.
If you'd like to visit this property, please contact Alex at
[email protected] for directions.
This restoration project was made possible by the TreeVitalize Watersheds Grant prorgam, and the Plant One Million Campaign, managed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Growing Greener program, as well as Aqua PA for projects located within its source water protection zones.
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Special Tour Times for Aldie Mansion in December
An Aldie Mansion Christmas card that was designed by William Mercer
The holiday season is one of the best times to visit Aldie Mansion
for a guided tour! From William and Martha Mercer's lavish Christmas parties to the von Trapp Family caroling from the Great Hall balcony, Aldie Mansion is steeped in holiday tradition.
To further your holiday cheer, we are adding opportunities to tour the mansion while it is all decked in its holiday best.
Join us during one of the following times:
Saturday, December 10th;
tours at
10:00 AM and
11:00 AM
Sunday, December 11th;
tours at
1:00 PM and
2:00 PM
Tuesday, December 13th;
tours at
1:00 PM and
2:00 PM
Saturday, December 17th:
tours at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Sunday, December 18th; tours at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Tuesday, December 20th; tours at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM
To schedule a tour, please call 215-345-7020.
For weekend tours, reservations must be made by the previous Friday
so we can make sure that someone will be here to greet you.
Karin Mallett from WFMZ was here at Aldie Mansion during the holidays last year to promote tours for her One Tank Trip segment. Click HERE to see what the holidays are all about here at Aldie Mansion.
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Any time of year is perfect for a wedding at historic
Aldie Mansion!
Visit our
for details.
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