Living History Theatre
The Germantown Protest: Francis Daniel Pastorius, a German Quaker, wrote a formal protest against slavery. Pastorius and other prominent Quakers went on to present this letter to the Germantown Monthly Meeting in 1688. Sit in on this historic Quaker meeting as slave owners and early abolitionists share their views on the institution of slavery in […]
Garden Workshop
Flower Arrangements Our Garden Workshops are an opportunity to learn from our expert gardener, Jessye. Hosted every Tuesday during the summer from 10 - 11am, each session will cover a different topic related to 17th- century gardening. Available for ages 12+, $20 per session. Registration required - call 215-946-0400 to reserve your space today.
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with our gardener, Jessye. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds […]
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstration | 1:00-4:00pm Chat with our cooks as they prepare recipes from William Penn’s time. Preserving the Harvest - Stoneware crocks, bladders, vinegar, gally pots, and sugar will abound as the cooks preserve the harvest for the winter to come.
Garden Workshop
Medicinal Herbs: Sachets, Infusions, & Insolation Our Garden Workshops are an opportunity to learn from our expert gardener, Jessye. Hosted every Tuesday during the summer from 10 - 11am, each session will cover a different topic related to 17th- century gardening. Available for ages 12+, $20 per session. Registration required - call 215-946-0400 to reserve […]
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with our gardener, Jessye. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds […]
Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights
Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights | 1-4pm Brewing and gardening were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.
Garden Workshop
Water: Compost Tea, Thumb Pots, & Dipper Gourds Our Garden Workshops are an opportunity to learn from our expert gardener, Jessye. Hosted every Tuesday during the summer from 10 - 11am, each session will cover a different topic related to 17th- century gardening. Available for ages 12+, $20 per session. Registration required - call 215-946-0400 […]
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with our gardener, Jessye. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds […]
Animals at Pennsbury
Animals at Pennsbury | 1-4pm Our animal interpreters will be on hand to share stories and fun facts about the lives of animals at Pennsbury, past and present.