Bridging Cultures

Changing Lives

Carrying on the legacy of writer, activist, and humanitarian Pearl S. Buck through...

Upcoming Special Events & Announcements

Oscar Hammerstein Passport For Website (11 X 6 In)

Oscar Hammerstein Passport
"July with Oscar"

Join us this July for a month-long collaboration among four Bucks County cultural institutions—Pearl S. Buck International, Bucks County Playhouse, Michener Art Museum, and the Oscar Hammerstein Museum—as we celebrate Oscar Hammerstein II. Join us for events at each location throughout the month or purchase a passport for admission to a showing of South Pacific and to each of the participating institutions.

Quilt Exhibit Banner

A Pearl S. Buck House Exhibit
Pieced Together: American Quilts Across Generations

Opens June 8, 2026

Green Hills Farm Arboretum

Green Hills Farm Arboretum at Pearl S. Buck International

Our arboretum is now officially open!

 

Pearl Buck hugging little girl sitting on her lap

Who We Are

Carrying on Her Mission and Legacy

Pearl S. Buck was a Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author and a driving force in humanitarian causes. She was a longtime advocate of cross-cultural understanding and racial harmony as a means of achieving world peace. We continue her legacy of bridging cultures and changing lives through intercultural education, humanitarian aid, and sharing the Pearl S. Buck House National Historic Landmark museum.

“The test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members”

- Pearl S. Buck

Our Impact

People taught through our intercultural and educational programs
Children and families served through our international programs in 2024
Guest visited the Pearl S. Buck Estate in 2022 and learned about her incredible legacy

You Can Help These Numbers Grow!

Host Your Event

Bride and groom kiss outside Pearl Buck House

Host Your Event

The Pearl S. Buck House, an iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse and National Historic Landmark, along with the Cultural Center, Welcome Center, and Estate Pavilion sit on a stunning 67-acre estate with prize-winning gardens and manicured grounds.

Multiple indoor and outdoor rental spaces are available for:

  • Weddings
  • Parties and Special Events
  • Conferences and Meetings
  • Classes and Workshops

Humanitarian Aid

Children holding plants sitting on a wooden structure while playing

Humanitarian Aid

Malnutrition, disease, and a lack of education are all daunting obstacles many children and families face on a daily basis. Humanitarian aid from compassionate donors like you can make a life-changing difference.

Sponsor a Child

Historical Home Tours

Pearl S. Buck house and terrace with blooming flowers with a blue sky

Historical Home Tours

The Pearl S. Buck House, a National Historic Landmark in Bucks County, PA, was the home of Pearl S. Buck and her family. Here you can tour the home, explore the award-winning gardens, and learn more about Pearl S. Buck and her legacy.

Tour Prices

Adults - $15
Seniors - $12
Students - $7
Members - Free

Click below for tour times.

News & Events

Historic Partnership Honors Oscar Hammerstein II Across Bucks County

New “Oscar, James and Pearl” Initiative Features Free Public Programs, Cultural Passport and Countywide Partnership NEW HOPE, Pa. — Four of Bucks County’s premier cultural institutions have joined together for…

You Can Make a Difference!

Next Pearl S. Buck International Volunteer Orientation on July 16 We currently have a range of volunteer opportunities that offer many ways for you to make a differencein your local…

Pieced Together American Quilts Across Generations

The Pearl S. Buck House Presents: Pieced Together: American Quilts Across Generations

June 26 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Explore American quilting traditions from the Civil War era to the present in this summer exhibit in the Pearl S. Buck House Museum. This exhibit, on display throughout the rooms…