The African American Museum of Bucks County is close to opening its doors, and for the first time, it will have a permanent home to call its own, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch.
The museum is set to open at Boone Farm in Middletown Township, a milestone for an organization that has spent more than a decade documenting and celebrating the experiences of Black residents across the county.
“This is something the community has needed for a long time,” said Patricia Mervine, one of the driving forces behind the project.
What started as a traveling exhibit has grown steadily through school programs, public events, and community partnerships.
The move to Boone Farm changes everything.
A restored historic farmhouse will house exhibits spanning local Black history, culture, education, and civil rights, bringing years of work under one roof for the first time.
“This space allows us to finally bring everything together in one place,” Mervine said.
The African American Museum of Bucks County has been built from the ground up by founders and community advocates determined to ensure these stories are preserved for future generations.
Readers can learn more about the museum’s grand opening plans and the people behind it in the full story on Patch.
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