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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. 

Plant Sale

Fill your planters and gardens with historic annuals and herbs! Our gardener has started a variety of flowers and herbs that William Penn likely enjoyed in his gardens.  Come out from 10:00am-3:00pm to buy and take home a little piece of Pennsbury history.

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.

Historic Trades

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

Living History Theatre

A Garden Tour: Between 1937 and 1939, William Penn’s beloved country estate was reconstructed. Following its completion, Thomas Sears was asked to create landscapes and gardens to enhance the visitor’s experience. Join a tour of the 1940s estate and discover the secrets of the landscape. Times: 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm

Celebration of Juneteenth

Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a series of programs in collaboration with the African American Museum of Bucks County to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Bring a lunch and blanket or chairs and enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the banks of the Delaware River.

Garden Workshop

Summer Solstice (Making Sundials) 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 […]

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 […]

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