The Brews & The Bees: talk to the gardeners and brewers about the importance of bees and their honey in the 17th Century. Learn how honey was harvested and meet […]

Watch as the Joyners, Blacksmith and, NEW this day, wool weavers demonstrate and discuss their craft.

You are invited to attend the wedding of Pennsbury Manor’s caretakers, Mary Lofty and John Sotcher. Experience the customs of a 17th-century Quaker wedding, sign the marriage certificate, and visit […]

Site Closed for Columbus Day.

Dining with Two Williams: In honor of the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the cooks will compare and contrast receipts (recipes) of Shakespeare's time (1564-1616) to those […]

Mash some apples for pressing and help make cider the old-fashioned way!

Talk with the Pennsbury gardeners about the recent harvest, seed saving, and what preparations are taking place to ready the garden for the winter and following spring. Make sure to […]

17th Century Confectioner: The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn's more important guests. The demonstration will take place in the Visitor Center.