The 1681 Charter of Pennsylvania will be on exhibit from March 9 - 16. Don't miss this special opportunity to view the original Charter of Pennsylvania. England’s King Charles II used the charter in 1681 to grant the land that is now Pennsylvania to founder William Penn. It is sometimes referred to as the state’s […]

Join us for an exhibit preview of The Holy Experiment: Violet Oakley (1874-1961) Mural Studies. Enjoy wine and light hors d'oeuvres as you are one of the first to view the thirteen original oil on canvas studies for murals, commissioned in 1902, to decorate the Governor’s Reception room located in the Pennsylvania Capitol Building. Each mural, according to Oakley, depicts events […]

The Holy Experiment: Violet Oakley (1874-1961) Mural Studies, will be on display at Pennsbury Manor, from June 27, 2014 through the end of the year. The exhibit features thirteen original oil on canvas studies for murals, commissioned in 1902 to decorate the Governor's Reception room located in the Pennsylvania Capitol Building. At that time it was the largest commission given to a […]

Did you know that part of the original basement wall of the Manor House still exists? Stop out today for a special tour of the basement of the Manor House.

Join us as approximately 50 individuals from various nations of origin become United States Citizens in a ceremony to take place in front of William Penn’s reconstructed Manor House at Pennsbury Manor.  Local scouts will participate and present the flag, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick will speak and two federal judges, the Honorable Cynthia Rufe and the […]

Penn’s Departure: It’s 1701 and the Penn family will soon be departing for England. What concerned them most as they prepared for their journey?

Explore the areas of Pennsbury Manor not seen on your regular tour. Visit the servant's quarters of the Manor House and hear stories of gossip and intrigue amid the beautiful exposed wood beams. Travel down to the footprint of Pennsbury Manor and see a portion of the original foundation from 1684. Learn of the personalities […]

The Receipts of Gulielma Penn - The receipt (recipe) book of William Penn's first wife ws copied by hand and brought to this country by her son. Each cook will prepare a receipt from this manuscript. 

"From Forest to Furniture"Finishing Up - Pennsbury's Joyners demonstrate various period finish techniques and place a finish on their projects.