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Grand-Opening – Gather Place Gallery America 250th
January 9 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Designated as an America250PA Officially Recognized Program – Gather Place Museum – Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience in Pursuit of Liberty, Justice & Equality.
Join us for a special 2-day celebration as Gather Place Museum proudly unveils our America 250th Themed Exhibits & Open House in honor of Pennsylvania’s Semiquincentennial. This patriotic community event will be held at the Gather Place Museum’s headquarters — the Historic 1877 African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in the Historic District of Yardley Borough.
Guests will enjoy inspiring afternoons featuring:
⭐ Light refreshments & patriotic décor
⭐ Gather Place Historical Interpreters dressed in authentic period garb “Walk-About” sharing untold local and national stories
⭐ 2026 Program Highlights: Demonstrations, mini performances & educational previews
⭐ First-look access to Gather Place Museum’s 250th Themed Exhibits spotlighting African American and Women’s history, Quaker heritage, the AME Church legacy, and Underground Railroad connections — Bucks County & Beyond!
This Gather Place Gallery America 250th Grand-Opening warmly welcomes students, educators, community leaders, and organizational partners to explore how our 2026 programs can enrich curriculum, cultural initiatives, and community engagement throughout the Semiquincentennial year.
Ideal for schools, libraries, museums, churches, senior centers, civic groups, and cultural organizations.
We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing the powerful stories that continue to shape our community and our nation.
America 250th — Gather Place is Ready – Join us!