The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum

Joseph R. Grundy (1863 - 1961) was a businessman (textiles, banking, newspapers, and real estate) active in the civic affairs of Bucks County and Pennsylvania who eventually served in the United States Senate, but his heart always remained true to the Bristol Borough community in which he lived. Upon the Senator's death in 1961, his Last Will & Testament established the Grundy Foundation, which carried on his tradition of giving back to his community by directing that the family home, situated along the banks of the Delaware River in Bristol Borough, become a museum of local history. Named in honor of his sister Margaret, who preceded him in death, the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum depicts a genuine Victorian-era experience and is open to the public at no charge. Special tours are arranged by appointment. You can download the Museum Brochure here.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Admission: FREE

Group Tour Form

For information on the Museum or to schedule a group tour contact:
Donna McCloskey, 215.788.7891 ext. 13
Email: Donna McCloskey
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The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library

Senator Grundy's Last Will & Testament also directed that a library be built adjacent to the Museum. The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, which opened in 1966, serves as the public library for Bristol Borough and the surrounding community. It recently underwent a comprehensive interior makeover, and was rededicated on June 5, 2005.
The Library's energetic staff serves a patron base of over 20,000 members. It maintains a collection of 86,000+ items and affords "lovers of learning" the best in print and electronic mediums. The Library offers picturesque views of the Delaware River, is open six days a week, and in serving as a Borough gathering place offers programs for babies, preschoolers, children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Friday, Saturday 11:00am - 4:00 pm

Call for more information 215-788-7891
Email: Library Information
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Grantmaking

The Grundy Foundation's endowment, which sustains the operations of both the Museum and Library, also may provide for grantmaking. Senator Grundy specified that grant support would be given to "projects for the benefit of the inhabitants and institutions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and for projects or works designed for the benefit and use of the people generally."
Upon availability, the Board of Trustees generally has restricted grantmaking to Bucks County public charities, with special consideration to those of Bristol Borough. Grants applications are awarded primarily for capital projects and almost always serve the public in a wide area rather than a single neighborhood. Grantmaking activities include Community Development, Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services.

If you would like to apply for a grant you will need the Grant Guidelines and a Grant Application. Please check our Grantmaking Priorities before submitting your application.

If you have any questions you can contact:

Bernadette Lester, 215-788-5460
Email: The Grundy Foundation