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.

Make 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 […]

We will be closed on December 25th and 26th for Christmas.

It is Spring and our blacksmiths and joyners will be all busy this day! Stop in to learn about smithing and woodworking in the colonial era while our cooks will be using fresh spring greens, eggs, and milk products to prepare period dishes.

All homeschoolers and their families are invited to celebrate the return of spring at Pennsbury Manor! Join us for a day filled with living history demonstrations and hands-on activities. Admission is $9.00 per person. One adult per family is complimentary. Children under 3 are free.

When Phineas Pemberton died in 1702, William Penn lamented that the colony had lost “the ablest as well as one of the best men of the Province.” Talk with family and friends of the deceased, hear the reading of the will, and place rosemary on the grave. Performances run 15 minutes past each hour.

Pennsbury Manor buildings and grounds are Closed for the Easter Holiday.

From oxen in the fields to dogs in the kitchens, early Pennsylvanians relied upon their animals to power their world. Animals and the tools used to convert their energy into usable power will be highlighted! Come join us and meet our lovely TC, our strong Bill, and the rest of our friendly animal family members […]

Come watch our sheep get their annual haircuts!