After 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 to be made before their journey? How do their neighbors and members of the household feel about the Penns’ departure? This program is provided free […]

The 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 admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 […]

Meet 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 of Indians) for an afternoon of cultural programming. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of […]

Join 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. Children can come dressed in […]

The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn’s guests. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which […]

Still life paintings featuring food were popular in Penn’s time. Enjoy a hot seasonal beverage while learning to paint a 17th century holiday feast! Materials and instruction provided.