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Living History Theater

John Smith, a blacksmith at Pennsbury, ran away from his indenture in 1686. Why? Listen to John, Pennsbury’s acting steward, and William Penn’s neighbor to find out and hear what […]

Open-Hearth Cooking: 17th Century Puddings

Everything hath an end and a pudding has two. Each cook will be demonstrating a different type of 17th century pudding. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. […]

Juneteenth Celebration

Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a program in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of Slavery in the United States. At 1 PM and 3 PM, Douglas Miller will […]

Spring Arts: Botanical Drawing

Outdoor art for all skill levels. This guided drawing workshop will focus on plants in the Kitchen Garden. Materials provided. Registration is required for this workshop: $30 for members, $35 […]

Animals at Pennsbury

Meet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury […]

Historic Trade Demonstrations

Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century. Our blacksmiths, joyners, and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and […]

Living History Theater

During the summer of 1700, pirates are all anybody can talk about! Join the townspeople of Philadelphia as they discuss how to handle their newfound problem and rid themselves of […]

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