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Living History Theatre

Yellow Fever!: Yellow Fever has struck William Penn’s new colony. With medical science seemingly powerless against it, this disease was a terrifying and mysterious threat. Discover some of the precautions taken by the residents at Pennsbury and the surrounding area. Times: 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm

Garden Workshop

Mustard & Ketchup 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. Cook’s Choice - Cooks will prepare receipts (recipes) of their choice from the bounty of the summer harvest.

Garden Workshop

Seed Saving 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 […]

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. 

Historic Trades

Historic Trades | 1:00-4:00pm  Our historic trades demonstrators will be eager to talk as they showcase their skills! 

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