Friends of Bolton Mansion — Attraction in Bristol Township

Stepping into Bolton Mansion was like taking a journey through time! 🕰️

The stories shared whisked us away to witness the incredible history that unfolded within these walls. The connection between the house and the prominent Pemberton family left us in awe.

The tour took us on a delightful exploration of cheese-making, and experiencing the process firsthand was both educational and delightful. 🧀

One of the highlights was being transported back to a bygone era as we watched a Colonial style meal come to life. The meticulous attention to detail and authenticity truly made us feel like we had traveled back in time.

Bolton Mansion, with its intricate structure of twenty-seven rooms, has seen remarkable transformations over the centuries. The architectural evidence presents intriguing mysteries about its original date and construction, adding to the allure of this historic gem.

With the threat of demolition in the past, the Friends of Bolton Mansion has begun restoration work, reigniting our appreciation for its historical and architectural significance.

Exploring the rich heritage of Bolton Mansion has been an unforgettable experience. It serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting legacy left by the Pemberton family and their profound impact on Pennsylvania's history. This captivating journey of discovery has deepened our admiration for this remarkable piece of our...

So I am still trying to thaw out after spending over an hour standing outside to attend the Krampus event at Bolton Mansion. Unfortunately the risk of frostbite was for nothing as we were informed once we got to the front of the line that we would only be paying then and would need to wait for at least another hour to actually get in to see Krampus for a picture. This was the most poorly organized event I have ever been to. To expect children to wait outside for hours because none of the organizers could figure out how much easier it would be to stand in line, have your picture taken and then come back to get it later? Or better yet, actually use a printer capable of printing a photo in about 30 seconds? I can only hope their other events are better organized, perhaps I will try...

I came for one of their food truck events. It was pretty darn good. If you have food allergies, you may have some issues here. I understand this summer that they had a bunch of gluten-free options, but this time, they weren't there. Also, the lines for some of the trucks were a little crazy.

Food wise, if they are back, I'd look at Maui lu, which was fantastic. Also, the tater tots truck.

For kids, they have $5 all you can ride bounces houses. It went over great, but he was a bit cold by the time he finished jumping.

As for the mansion, we didn't go inside much the architecture, and age outside was fantastic to look at. I'd be interested in returning for a tour if offered...