Bridging Cultures

Changing Lives

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

Upcoming Special Events & Announcements

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New Exhibit: The Pearl S. Buck House Presents
"Visions of East and West"
Traditional Chinese paintings by Shutian Cao

January 13-April 13, 2026

 

Lunar New Year 2026

Year of the Horse
Save the Date
February 21, 2026

 

Pearl S. Buck giving speech at Ewha girl's high school in Korea, with translator Dr. Chung.

New Virtual Exhibit:
The Pearl S. Buck Foundation in Korea: Celebrating 60 Years (1965-2025)

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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

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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

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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

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Tony Luna Named New Board Chair

Pearl S. Buck International is pleased to announce that Tony Luna has been named the next chairperson of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. For over 60 years, Pearl S. Buck International…

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In the mist-covered mountains of Phitsanulok, where the Hmong community of Ban Huai Nam Sai resides, lives a young boy named Nawin—known affectionately as “Nu-sua.” At first glance, he is…

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The Pearl S. Buck House Presents “Visions of East and West”: Traditional Chinese paintings by Shutian Cao

February 4 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tour the Pearl S. Buck House this winter and experience “Visions of East and West,” an art exhibit throughout our museum featuring traditional Chinese paintings by Shutian Cao 曹舒天…See the…