The Holy Experiment: Violet Oakley (1874-1961) Mural Studies, will be on display at Pennsbury Manor, from June 27, 2014 through the end of the year. The exhibit features thirteen original oil on canvas studies for murals, commissioned in 1902 to decorate the Governor's Reception room located in the Pennsylvania Capitol Building. At that time it was the largest commission given to a […]

Penn’s Departure: It’s 1701 and the Penn family will soon be departing for England. What concerned them most as they prepared for their journey?

Explore the areas of Pennsbury Manor not seen on your regular tour. Visit the servant's quarters of the Manor House and hear stories of gossip and intrigue amid the beautiful exposed wood beams. Travel down to the footprint of Pennsbury Manor and see a portion of the original foundation from 1684. Learn of the personalities […]

The Receipts of Gulielma Penn - The receipt (recipe) book of William Penn's first wife ws copied by hand and brought to this country by her son. Each cook will prepare a receipt from this manuscript. 

"From Forest to Furniture"Finishing Up - Pennsbury's Joyners demonstrate various period finish techniques and place a finish on their projects.

Are your ready for spring? Stop by and get prepared by learning about spring tonics, cures for allergies, and other medicinal remedies used in the 17th Century.

Brewing beer and making bread were closely intertwined tasks in colonial Pennsylvania. Visit the brewers as they work on a German March Beer and stop by the kitchen as the cooks bake some tempting breads.

Come say hello to our animal residents as they eagerly await the spring season.

It's Spring 1700, and the Penn family is finally arriving to take up residence at Pennsbury Manor! Join the estate's servants as they hurry to make ready and welcome the family to their new home.