Guest Lecture: The World(s) the Enslaved Made
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesHear a fascinating talk by visiting lecturer Dr. Randall Miller about the ever-evolving field of study of American slavery. A major challenge to historians studying slavery is the lack of written documents from the perspective of enslaved people. This, of course, was the result of deliberate attempts from enslavers to prevent the enslaved from having […]
Autumn Arts: Plein-air Painting
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesTake a tour of Pennsbury Manor's famous gardens and grounds, and then settle into your favorite spot to paint! Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills, find inspiration, and create beautiful art. Our resident artist will tailor instruction each student’s experience! Materials provided: […]
Animals at Pennsbury
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesMeet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life. This program is provided free of charge with […]
Historic Trade Demonstrations
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesCome 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 […]
Living History Theatre: The Departure 1701
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesAfter not quite two years in Pennsylvania, William Penn and his wife Hannah and daughter Letitia are leaving for England in October 1701. Why are they going? What preparations need […]
Open-Hearth Cooking: Dinner for William Penn
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesThe cooks will be preparing and presenting a complete seasonal dinner as it would be served to the Governor and his guests. This program is provided free of charge with […]
Lenape Cultural Program
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesMeet the First People of Pennsylvania, the Lenape. Hear their stories, dance their dances. Pennsbury is proud to again host the federally recognized descendants of the Lenape (The Delaware tribe […]
Tricks & Treats
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesJoin us for our annual FREE daytime trick-or-treating at Pennsbury Manor! Enjoy an afternoon of festive family-friendly Halloween fun mixed with Pennsylvania history. Kids can go trick-or-treating, play fun carnival […]