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.

Furniture and Housewares in the 17th Century - Watch as our Blacksmith and Joyners demonstrate how the furnishings and accessories for a 17th century home would be crafted. Joyners will be showcasing a Joynt Stool.

Enjoy a memorable day with your family - celebrate Mother’s Day at Pennsbury Manor! Come out and see the role players as they talk about  marriage, discipline, care of the children…all were important matters of discussion at the regular monthly meeting of Quaker women. Stop by and watch as our sheep get their winter coats […]

Meet the Craftsmen - Stop by our Joyner and Blacksmith Shops to watch them work and learn about the lives of Pennsbury's 17th century craftsman. Joyners will be starting a new workbench to expand their shop.

Watch as our blacksmith and joyners demonstrate and discuss their craft.

The joyners will be crafting an object using 17th century tools and discussing the techniques of the trade. Come over to the Blacksmith Shop where the blacksmith will be working over the hot coals and discussing what their roles were in the 17th Century.

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 […]

Join us to celebrate the apple harvest! Try your hand at cider-pressing and sample the results, stop in the Kitchen House to watch our brewers making Apple Beer, and watch as pippins and apples abound as the cooks use an array of 17th century receipts (recipes) and cooking techniques to prepare foods fit for William Penn.

Meet the Joyners and Blacksmiths and watch as they create things needed around William Penn’s estate. The Joyner’s will be working on a Joynt Stool.

Spring in the 17th Century Kitchen - Spring has sprung and the cooks are delighted with the fresh spring greens, eggs, and milk products that have been missing in the winter.