Built on the property that once housed the old Bucks County Jail, the James A. Michener Art Museum’s history is a part of a large and lasting legacy that spans over 130 years and is deep-rooted in the Doylestown community. With its ties to the notorious jail and its metamorphosis into what is now Bucks County’s premier cultural institution and America’s hub for Pennsylvania Impressionism, the Michener represents the transformative power art has on individuals and communities alike. For three decades, the Michener has stood as a pillar in the arts community locally, regionally, and nationally, attracting more than 100,000 guests each year and hosting critically-acclaimed exhibitions. Committed to preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the “Genius Belt” known as Bucks County, the Michener celebrates its 30th anniversary with a continued promise to inspire creativity, to foster a welcoming environment for the curious of all ages, and to deliver high-quality art and programming to the Doylestown community and beyond.

A cold gray evening in the early winter of 1912 saw the gathering of a small, diverse group of Delaware residents. Some were artists; others were entrepreneurs and businessmen and women of Wilmington; all were good friends of Howard Pyle. Howard Pyle, who had put Wilmington on the artistic map with his inspired and impassioned teachings and dedication to his vision of illustration, was dead at the age of 58. Pyle died unexpectedly in November 1911 while on a trip to Italy with his family. Left behind were a legion of grieving students, friends, and admirers. This gathering of saddened friends decided, on that winter night, that something must be done to honor the memory of the artist and teacher who had touched them all so deeply. This group of Pyle’s students and Delaware personalities formed the Wilmington Society of the Fine Arts with the goal of preserving and exhibiting the works of Howard Pyle. Donations from generous local patrons enabled the Society to purchase nearly 100 of Howard Pyle’s works of art—these paintings, drawings, and prints formed the foundation of a collection that would soon include paintings from some of the most talented illustrators in America. When the charter of the society was drawn in 1912, it boasted the signatures of such Delaware luminaries as Louisa du Pont Copeland, and illustrators Stanley M. Arthurs and Frank E. Schoonover. More importantly it stated a broad vision for the future: “to promote the knowledge and enjoyment of and cultivation in the fine arts in the State of Delaware.”

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is a not-for-profit institution that brings to life three centuries of American history. Historic Bethlehem tells the story of a small town of great influence, founded by Moravians on December 24, 1741, home to some of our nation’s early settlers, America’s first pumped municipal water system, the earliest school to educate women in the American Colonies, the largest 18th-century log structure in continuous use in America, and one of the world’s greatest industrial companies of the 20th century. Located in Eastern Pennsylvania, only an hour drive from Philadelphia to the North and 2 hours west of New York City, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and Historic Moravian Bethlehem is recognized as a National Historic Landmark District and a cultural site on the US Tentative List for nomination to the World Heritage List. For more information visit www.HistoricBethlehem.org.

The Delaware Museum of Natural History is now the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science. We have embarked on the most ambitious and significant capital campaign since our doors opened to the public in 1972. Our goal is a complete reinvention—a metamorphosis—to meet the community need for a regional leader in formal and informal science education. Reimagining our main galleries, public spaces, and outdoor campus is at the heart of this metamorphosis. By switching from static dioramas to interactive, ecosystem-based engagements, the new Delaware Museum of Nature and Science will inspire people to discover, examine, and uncover the wonders of science in the natural world. The new Museum will be the go-to place to learn about our world, how we are connected, and how we can make a difference. Upstairs, researchers maintain expansive collections of mollusks and birds, including the second-largest collection of birds’ eggs in North America. Scientists from around the world visit to study specimens and request loans to assist them further in their research. As a non-profit institution, DelMNS relies on the generosity of members, donors, or corporate sponsors to sustain high-quality exhibits and educational programs for the community.

Heritage Conservancy's mission is to preserve and protect our natural and historic heritage. Based in Bucks County, PA, Heritage Conservancy is committed to being the region’s premier, nationally accredited conservator. We are a community based organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of significant open spaces, natural resources, and our historic heritage. A champion of conservation best practices, Heritage Conservancy believes that everyone is responsible for stewardship and seeks to enlighten, engage, and empower others to help achieve this mutual vision. To date, our organization has facilitated in the preservation of more than 13,500 acres of open spaces, farmland, wildlife habitat, and important watershed areas in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. We've also designated more than 600 historic structures on our Register of Historic Places to recognize their architectural integrity that comprises the character of our region. Heritage Conservancy aims to connect our community with the beautiful natural and historic heritage that surrounds us while protecting our area's quality of life.

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is a health, wellness and fitness company based out of 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington, Delaware, United States.