Pearl S. Buck International

Taking Action Tour
2022-03-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-02-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA, 18944, United States
This tour with interactive dialogue of the Pearl S. Buck House museum, developed in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, shares the story of Pearl S. Buck’s forward-thinking human rights advocacy for issues that remain relevant today. Pearl S. Buck, winner of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prizes, used her fame to shed light on the rights of marginalized communities including people of color, people with disabilities, women, biracial children, and immigrants. Beyond using her writing to bring attention to these social justice issues, she took action to help those affected.
This tour engages visitors in conversations about subjects important to Ms. Buck. It inspires them to reflect on their own values and to take action to make the world a “good and peaceful place,” as Pearl S. Buck said and did.
If you are looking for an enlightening and uplifting experience that will inspire you to embrace Pearl S. Buck’s principles and practice, this tour is for you.

Life & Legacy Tour
2022-03-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA, 18944, United States
Traditional Historic House Tour

Pearl S. Buck was a Pulitzer and Nobel Award-winning author, a humanitarian, and an activist. This traditional biographic tour of her home, the Pearl S. Buck House, a National Historic Landmark museum, allows visitors to learn about the life and legacy of this remarkable woman.
A rich, mostly intact collection makes guests feel as if they are visiting the house in the time Ms. Buck and her family lived there. Objects from the ordinary (a closet full of board games played by the family) to the extraordinary (the typewriter Ms. Buck used to write The Good Earth) add to the fascinating experience. Other interesting items include rare artwork from around the world, period furnishings, personal clothing, and a library stocked with hundreds of books (including those by her favorite author, Charles Dickens).
If you love history, architecture, literature, folk art, fine art, or just stepping back in time, this tour is for you.

Pearl S. Buck and Her Civil Rights Legacy
2022-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
As part of Martin Luther King Jr. Week 2022, historian R. Scott Bomboy will give a special talk about author and humanitarian Pearl S. Buck’s early efforts to promote civil rights movement, in a virtual event in conjunction with Pearl S. Buck International.
Buck took a public stand against racism shortly before her return to the United States in the mid-1930s and then became a key civil rights supporter in a crucial time in the battle for racial equality. The curated talk will focus on Pearl S. Buck’s relationship with the press between 1934 and 1951 and her advocation for equal rights.
The talk also features a discussion about Buck’s role with National Urban League; her feud with the New York Times in 1941 over an editorial; her landmark Howard University speech in 1942; and Buck’s protests against segregated schools in Washington, D.C. The discussion also will cover parts of the FBI’s dossier on Buck related to her civil rights efforts.
Join us for a stimulating program featuring this newly uncovered civil rights research followed by a Q & A with the speaker and group topic discussions. This event is free and open to the public. It will be presented virtually online through Zoom. Registration required to receive Zoom link.

Writing Center – Writers Guild
2021-12-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Writers Guild will begin monthly Zoom webinars on the 3rd Sundays from 1-3pm beginning March 21st through October 17. This class is for adult writers, ages 18 and up. All genres of literature are welcome—from novels and short fiction to memoirs, essays and poetry by all levels of writers. Visit our blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org to become a follower and receive email notifications of any new blog posts.
Registered members must send writings for editing consideration and distribution to lindadonaldson@verizon.net two weeks prior to our meetings so attendees can read and be prepared to discuss. Please consult the blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org for more details. $80 fee.
To register or for more information, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

Holiday Orchestra Concert Celebration
2021-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Please join us for a special concert this holiday season performed by Arts International Concerto Soloists, Philadelphia-based professional chamber orchestra, and Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist.
The concert will feature beautiful live renditions of your favorite holiday songs.
Nothing gets people into the holiday spirit better than listening to expertly performed sounds of the season—from classics to contemporary, classical to modern. This event is sure to be a fun and enjoyable evening for all—bring your friends and family to revel in beautiful music, appreciate the arts, and celebrate the holidays!
Make the season even more merry and bright and add a Festival of Trees decor tour to your evening—each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S. Buck’s iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse come alive with the glow of holiday decorations. This event showcases beautiful trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County’s best artists, decorators, and local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy as an author, humanitarian, and activist. The decor tour does not include a historical interpretation of the museum.
For any questions, please contact Kerriann Ruane at 215-249-0100 ext. 126 or kruane@pearlsbuck.org.

Holiday Orchestra Concert & Festival of Trees Decor Tour
2021-12-17 17:45 - 21:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Please join us for a special concert this holiday season performed by Arts International Concerto Soloists, Philadelphia-based professional chamber orchestra, and Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist.
The concert will feature beautiful live renditions of your favorite holiday songs.
Nothing gets people into the holiday spirit better than listening to expertly performed sounds of the season—from classics to contemporary, classical to modern. This event is sure to be a fun and enjoyable evening for all—bring your friends and family to revel in beautiful music, appreciate the arts, and celebrate the holidays!
Make the season even more merry and bright and add a Festival of Trees decor tour to your evening—each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S. Buck’s iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse come alive with the glow of holiday decorations. This event showcases beautiful trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County’s best artists, decorators, and local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy as an author, humanitarian, and activist. The decor tour does not include a historical interpretation of the museum.
The decor tour is from 5:45-6:45 pm. The holiday concert will follow at 7 pm.
For any questions, please contact Kerriann Ruane at 215-249-0100 ext. 126 or kruane@pearlsbuck.org.

The Craftery Market at Pearl S. Buck International
2021-12-11 10:00 - 2021-12-12 15:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Do your holiday shopping and find unique gifts for family and friends at The Craftery Market at Pearl S. Buck International!
The Craftery Market is a modern and unique market experience with 60+ vendors featuring carefully curated, artisan handmade items, antique and vintage finds, fresh flowers, original art, and more!
For ticket info and more details, follow @thecrafterypa on Instagram and Facebook.

Community Holiday Open House
2021-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Pearl S Buck International, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
The Community Holiday Open House returns again!
Be our guest at the Holiday Open House which features entertainment, complimentary tours of the Festival of Trees, and the announcement of the Festival of Trees contest winners. This annual event carries on the historic tradition of Pearl S. Buck’s holiday party for the community. Please save the date for this special event.

Holiday Craft Show
2021-11-26 10:00 - 2021-12-05 16:00 | Pearl S Buck International, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Enjoy a unique shopping experience at this high end craft show which offers jury-selected gifts, decorations, food, jewelry, apparel, and more from professional crafters, artists, and chefs. The Holiday Craft Show has been a Bucks County tradition for nearly three decades. 10 am-4 pm daily until Sunday, December 5.

Members' Holiday Reception
2021-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
This holiday event exclusively for Pearl S. Buck International members returns again this year!
Members are invited to this reception to get a first look at the Festival of Trees and meet our decorators.
Don’t miss this event—become a member today!

Festival of Trees
2021-11-16 08:00 - 2022-01-09 17:00 | Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA, 18944, United States
Tour Tickets and Reservations Required

Each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S. Buck’s iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse come alive with the glow of holiday decorations. The event showcases beautiful trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County’s best artists, decorators, and local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy as an author, humanitarian, and activist. Visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favorite display. Even though this year will look a little different due to COVID-19 protocols, the Festival of Trees remains one of the most unique and historic holiday traditions in the region.
Living the Legacy & Taking Action Tours
Experience the Festival of Trees as part of the traditional historic Life & Legacy tour or the interactive, forward-thinking Taking Action tour. Regular tour times are:

Tuesday-Friday, 11 am & 1 pm
Saturday, 11 am, 1 pm & 2 pm
Sunday, 1 pm & 2 pm
No tours on Mondays
Reservations are recommended
Masks are required
Ticket prices are: Adults $16, Seniors $13, Students $8

Décor Tours (no historical interpretation)
Looking to just enjoy the festive beauty of this holiday tradition? Make a reservation for a Décor Tour of the Pearl S. Buck House (does not include a historical interpretation):

Tours Tuesday-Sunday at 3 pm
No tours on Mondays
Ticket price: $8
Reservations are recommended
Masks are required

The Pearl S. Buck House is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. There will be no tours on these days.

Designer Bag Bingo
2021-11-12 18:00 - 21:30 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Join Pearl S. Buck International for a fundraiser and fun-raiser night of Designer Bag Bingo!
Doors open at 6 pm with a bag preview and Bingo begins at 7 pm.
Enjoy a night out with your girlfriends, your mom, your sisters, and anyone else who enjoys Bingo and beautiful bags while supporting the cross-cultural, educational, and humanitarian work and mission of Pearl S. Buck International – hope to see you there!

Volunteer Orientation
2021-11-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-10-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
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.
To learn how you can become a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International, please register and attend one of the volunteer orientations.
To register, please call Jill Dansereau at 215-249-0100 x110 or enter “0”.

Writing Center - Pearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group
2021-10-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-09-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Pearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom
3rd Mondays, 1-2:30 pm
Complimentary
Pearl’s Novel Discussion Group will begin its virtual sessions with “The Final Chapter” by Beverly Rizzon, who was Pearl Buck’s secretary while living in Vermont. You don’t have to have read the book to enjoy the discussions. Full list of books can be found at https://pearlsbuck.org/writing-center
For more information, email facilitator Cindy Louden at clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

Writing Center - Short Stories Discussion Group
2021-10-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Short Stories Book Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom
2nd Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am
Complimentary
All short story selections discussed are from the collection titled Hearts Come Home by Pearl S. Buck (1962 or 1970 Edition).
Carol Breslin, PhD, a Pearl S. Buck scholar and Professor Emerita from Gwynedd Mercy University, leads the group in discussions of short stories from the Hearts Come Home anthology.
For more information, contact Cindy Louden at clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

Writing Center - Memoir Writing
2021-10-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
All classes will meet online via Zoom
Each month, you will be guided to turn segments of your life into compelling stories, whether your goal is to share them with family and friends or a wider audience. Each session includes practice writing and gentle, constructive feedback. Between sessions, you will have the opportunity to discuss readings and share your writing with other students and the instructor for a more comprehensive response. Linda C. Wisniewski writes about life and the connections we make by giving each other the space and time to be heard. A former feature writer and columnist for the Bucks County Herald and the Bucks County Women’s Journal, Linda’s work has been published widely in literary magazines, newspapers and anthologies and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She is the author of the memoir, Off Kilter, published by Pearlsong Press, and a novel, Where the Stork Flies, forthcoming from Sand Hill Review Press. More about her athttp://www.lindawis.com. $200 registration required.
To register or for more information, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

An Evening for Cambodia
2021-08-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Join us for a very special afternoon reception to learn about how Pearl S. Buck International and Caring for Cambodia are working together to bring education and hope to children in Siem Reap. Speakers from both organizations will highlight the event at Pearl S. Buck International’s new Janet L. Mintzer Center as well as a dance troupe showcasing traditional Cambodian dances. Learn more about the culture of Cambodia, the beauty of its people, and the amazing work Caring for Cambodia and Pearl S. Buck International are doing to give Cambodia’s children the education they need and deserve.

Guests will receive a voucher for a future tour of the Pearl S. Buck House National Historic Landmark. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be open for all. A special silent auction benefiting Caring for Cambodia will also be available for bidders.

Click the link to buy your tickets today: https://bit.ly/36zGsLG

Orchestra Concert Celebration
2021-08-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Orchestra Concert Celebrating the Opening of the Janet L. Mintzer Center & Beethoven’s 250th Birthday
Featuring
Arts International Concerto Soloists
Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist
Please join us for a special concert performed by Arts International Concerto Soloists, Philadelphia-based professional chamber orchestra, and Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist.
The concert will feature selections from Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Scott Joplin, Victor Herbert, Broadway, Chopin, Chabrier, and more!
Experience the joy of hearing your favorite masterpieces expertly performed, as well as a special tribute to Beethoven himself. This event is sure to be a fun and enjoyable evening for all—bring your friends and family to revel in beautiful music and appreciate the arts!
For any questions, please contact Kerriann Ruane at 215-249-0100 ext. 126 or kruane@pearlsbuck.org.
