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Captain Joseph Ridgway was born December 1840. He was the middle child and only son of Benjamin Earl Ridgway and Margaret Fenimore Ridgway. Brother of Mary Ridgway Grundy and maternal uncle of Joseph Ridgway Grundy (namesake) and Margaret Ridgway Grundy. Raised as a Quaker, he felt it was his duty to serve his country. His Read more

If you’ve recently gone on a Grundy Museum tour, you may recall how many of the rooms were kept very dimly lit. In the effort to maintain an accurate interpretation of how the Grundy Family lived, we must think of how they once lived during their time in Bristol Borough. Dive deeper into the Grundy Read more

Discover the Intricate Conservation Journey of the Grundy Family Collections Through the Eyes of an Object Conservator When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:30 PM Where: Grundy Library Snyder Room at 680 Radcliffe St Registration: Required! Please click here to secure your spot. Kate Wight Tyler is an Object Conservator based in New York and Read more

Friday, October 25, 2024 – 6:00pm – 7:45pm Grundy Library Snyder Room Get ready for Halloween with a creative twist! Join the Museum for a FREE, family-friendly evening of mask-making fun and a fascinating look at Halloween costume traditions, from the Victorian Era to today. Design your very own paper mâché mask to take home, Read more

October 28, 2024 – November 2, 2024 If you’re curious and intrigued by Victorian Gothic Horror then step into the shadows of the Grundy Museum to see exhibits for one week only! Collections on loan from Laura Sudduth and Adam Bashian owners of Dark Interiors. From 19th-century literature to 20th-century cinema, discover how classic horror Read more

Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Are you captivated by Dracula, fascinated by the eerie, or intrigued by the haunted? Perhaps you’re a little afraid of the dark? Step into the shadows and join Adam Bashian and Laura Sudduth of Dark Interiors for a spellbinding presentation that unearths the chilling origins Read more

The Grundy Museum was awarded the Victorian Society in America (VSA) Award for the exemplary restoration and rehabilitation of its historic house museum and surrounding grounds. This recognition highlights the Museum’s dedication to preserving and showcasing the rich Victorian heritage of the Grundy Family and the town of Bristol Borough. This prestigious honor in the Read more

An exciting addition to the visitation experience will be the new Orientation Film that guests will view prior to their docent led tour. The film was funded in part by the generosity of Visit Bucks County, Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and PARX Casino. Through the generosity of Tom Lawton, owner of Read more

The Grundy Foundation is proud to announce that it has been accredited as a Level I arboretum through the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program. This prestigious recognition highlights the organization’s commitment to the establishment, development, and conservation of trees and tree-focused gardens, fostering professional engagement, and promoting education for the public. Bristol Borough now has a Read more

A bed warmer was found in the Grundy Museum attic, under a floorboard in December 2019.  It consists of two parts, a metal pan with a hinged lid and a wooden handle. The lid is pierced and has a decorative etching. Unfortunately, the decoration has worn down with use and age . A bed warmer was a household accessory that Read more

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