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        Tour Prices

        Adults - $15
        Seniors - $12
        Students - $7
        Members - Free

        Click below for tour times.

        Tickets Include

        Docent-led tour of the historic home
        Access to the Exhibit Gallery and Welcome Center
        Access to the greenhouse and gardens

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      • Learn About the Pearl S. Buck House
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          Pearl S. Buck’s large library

          The beautiful and iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse contains a rich, intact collection from the extraordinary (the typewriter on which she wrote The Good Earth) to the ordinary (a closet full of board games her family played).

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          Join Pearl S. Buck International by becoming a member!

          Members of Pearl S. Buck International are part of a group of committed, involved people who support Pearl S. Buck’s legacy of bridging cultures and changing lives. They also enjoy exclusive benefits such as:

          • Unlimited guided tours of the Pearl S. Buck House
          • Admission to the Members Holiday Reception and Candlelight Tour
          • 10% discount at the gift shop
          • Guest passes for friends and family
          • Much more!
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          The historic Pearl S. Buck House National Historic Landmark

          The Pearl S. Buck House, an iconic stone farmhouse and National Historic Landmark, along with the Cultural Center, Welcome Center, and Estate Pavilion sit on a stunning 67-acre estate with prize-winning gardens and manicured grounds. Multiple indoor and outdoor rental spaces are available to make your event, party, class or workshop a memorable one.

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          • Washing Machines for Children’s Home
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          Diapers and Formula for Orphans $30

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          Pig Farming for Extra Family Income

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          Gifts from caring people through Champions for Children make a life-changing difference. Donations from Champions are used to support and sustain our humanitarian programs in the countries we serve.

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          The Global Leadership Program, for students from grades 9 through 11, is designed to help young adults become better students, college applicants, and global citizens.

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          Writing

          In keeping with the literary legacy of Pearl S. Buck, the Pearl S. Buck Writing Center, organized and run by the Pearl S. Buck Volunteer Association, offers writing classes and book discussion groups.

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      • School Field Trips to the Pearl S. Buck House
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          Pearl S. Buck International provides opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, builds better lives for children around the globe and promotes the legacy of our founder by preserving and interpreting her National Historic Landmark home.

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          Where We Work

          We provide humanitarian aid in China, Kenya, South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States.

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          Pearl S. Buck was a writer, activist, and humanitarian. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize. Ms. Buck used the spotlight on her to shine a light on the plight of marginalized people everywhere and to advocate for the civil rights movement in the U.S.

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          Meet our incredible board and staff members who make our work possible.

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          Phone: (215) 249-0100

          Email: info@pearlsbuck.org

          520 Dublin Road
          Perkasie, PA 18944

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          Julie Henning, who grew up in Pearl Buck's home

          Engage your audiences with a speaker from Pearl S. Buck International. Individuals with expertise on the life and legacy of Pearl S. Buck are available to enlighten your group and meet your needs for interesting, original programming with a wide variety of topics.

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          Mission Matters February 2026- Philippines - 1

          Starting Successful Careers in the Philippines Thanks to Child Sponsorship

          February 10, 2026
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          Sponsored Child in Thailand Excels Against the Odds

          January 13, 2026
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          Originally founded by Pearl S. Buck, the Welcome House adoption program matched more than 7,000 orphans and children from around the globe with adoptive families in the United States from 1949 - 2014.

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          Crowds Flock to Pearl S. Buck Estate for Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

          February 26, 2026
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          First Volunteer Orientation of 2026 Will Be in March

          February 24, 2026
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          The Pearl S. Buck House Presents “Visions of East and West”: Traditional Chinese paintings by Shutian Cao

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          Pearl S. Buck Literary Discussion: Dragon Seed

          March 10
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          Taste Of The World

          Join us for one of our signature events held throughout the year. Events include: Women of Influence Awards Dinner, Taste of the World, Living the Legacy Breakfast, and more.

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          Pearl S. Buck House ecorated for the holidays with lights and trees

          Join us for our beloved holiday events - The Festival of Trees and the Holiday Craft Show.

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          The historic Pearl S. Buck House National Historic Landmark

          The Pearl S. Buck House, an iconic stone farmhouse and National Historic Landmark, along with the Cultural Center, Welcome Center, and Estate Pavilion sit on a stunning 67-acre estate with prize-winning gardens and manicured grounds. Multiple indoor and outdoor rental spaces are available to make your event, party, class or workshop a memorable one.

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          Volunteers

          Volunteers at Pearl S. Buck International play an important part in sharing the history of Pearl S. Buck and her National Historic Landmark house, organizing community events, and fundraising for the organization.

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      • Become a Member or Renew
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          Join Pearl S. Buck International by becoming a member!

          Members of Pearl S. Buck International are part of a group of committed, involved people who support Pearl S. Buck’s legacy of bridging cultures and changing lives. They also enjoy exclusive benefits such as:

          • Unlimited guided tours of the Pearl S. Buck House
          • Admission to the Members Holiday Reception and Candlelight Tour
          • 10% discount at the gift shop
          • Guest passes for friends and family
          • Much more!
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        Caring and compassionate people can make a positive difference in the world through their generous, tax-deductible donations, which support the work of Pearl S. Buck International in bridging cultures and changing lives.

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