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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! 

Living History Theatre

Pennsylvania’s Southern Border: Since acquiring the colony, the question of its southern border became a point of contention between the Calverts and the Penns. Join William Penn and members of his inner circle as they discuss how to deal with Lord Baltimore. Times: 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm

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. The Bake Oven - The cooks will fire up the bake oven to demonstrate the weekly baking of bread and more.

Trails of History Free Day

Join us on Saturday September 24, 2022 from 1-4pm for a day filled with historical activities, colonial trade demonstrations, tours of the Manor House, and more. This event will be FREE to the public. Other sites along the Pennsylvania Trails of History will also be free on this day. Visit this link for more information: […]

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