Plants to Pints
Calling all home brewers and beer connoisseurs! Pennsbury Manor invites you to step into the 17th century brewery for Plants to Pints! Meet the gardener in the kitchen garden and discover the ingredients that will go into the brew. Then, join the brewer for the mixing of the grain and hops as you take in […]
Historic Trades
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesWatch as the Joyners, Blacksmith and, NEW this day, wool weavers demonstrate and discuss their craft.
Living History Theater
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesYou 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 with the Penn Family and their neighbors as they celebrate.
Columbus Day – Site Closed
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesSite Closed for Columbus Day.
Open Hearth Cooking
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 of William Penn's time (1644-1718).
Harvest Day
Mash some apples for pressing and help make cider the old-fashioned way!
Beer Brewing Demonstration & Garden Program
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 stop by the Kitchen House where the brewers will be making a Winter Stout.
Annual Meeting of The Pennsbury Society
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesConfectionary Demonstration
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United States17th 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.
Wreaths & Greens Workshop
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesMake a fragrant evergreen wreath to take home. Our horticulturist will also share tips about how to prune and care for a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs in the home landscape. Bring Clippers. Pre-registration required. Two workshops - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.