Blogs

November 6, 2024

As the winter months approach, the Kitchen Garden here at Pennsbury begins to grow dormant like many others. When more fresh produce was needed for the long winter ahead, 17th […] Read More

Every family celebrates the holiday season with unique traditions. These traditions give us a sense of comfort and belonging by allowing us to gather with family or reconnect with friends. […] Read More

October 11, 2024

We’re thrilled to welcome Blair to the team as our new Museum Assistant! Blair comes to us from the Demuth Museum, an art museum in Lancaster dedicated to preserving the […] Read More

October 7, 2024

In 2020, the Delaware Tribe of Indians in Bartlesville, Oklahoma received an unprecedented windfall of $56 million from the COVID relief stimulus. Suddenly, the Tribal Council had a golden opportunity […] Read More

September 16, 2024

This conversation explores the evolution of studying enslaved people in America, emphasizing the shift from dismissing black-authored sources to valuing them. Dr. Randall Miller is Professor Emeritus of History at […] Read More

July 29, 2024

In honor of National Intern Day, we wanted to celebrate the impact of Adam, who joins us this summer through the Pennsylvania Keystone Internship program.   Adam is a rising […] Read More

July 2, 2024

In a 1695 letter to then-fiancée Hannah Callowhill, Governor Penn discusses his faith. Plainness, or simple living, is an important principle within The Society of Friends, and Penn explains, “I […] Read More

May 23, 2024

This spring, Pennsbury Manor volunteer Doug Lehnen donated a field trip activity based on his research on the Welcome, the ship that carried William Penn and some of the first […] Read More

April 29, 2024

Habitat loss and degradation pose a major threat to populations of pollinators. In response, WM converted an unused grass field near Pennsbury Manor into a thriving meadow. WM’s pollinator garden […] Read More