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Living History Theatre

Woman’s Monthly Meeting: Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, Quakers met on Sundays for Worship. To help run the community, separate meetings were held by both men and women to address routine business and raise concerns. This program is inspired by events described in the minutes of the Falls Woman’s Monthly Meeting. Come and join […]

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. White Meats (Cheese and Butter)  - The grass is green and the cows are being milked.  The cooks will demonstrate 17th century receipts (recipes) using dairy products.

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. 

Plant Sale

Fill your planters and gardens with historic annuals and herbs! Our gardener has started a variety of flowers and herbs that William Penn likely enjoyed in his gardens.  Come out from 10:00am-3:00pm to buy and take home a little piece of Pennsbury history.

Animals at Pennsbury

Animals at Pennsbury | 1-4pm Our animal interpreters will be on hand to share stories and fun facts about the lives of animals at Pennsbury, past and present.

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

A Garden Tour: Between 1937 and 1939, William Penn’s beloved country estate was reconstructed. Following its completion, Thomas Sears was asked to create landscapes and gardens to enhance the visitor’s experience. Join a tour of the 1940s estate and discover the secrets of the landscape. Times: 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm

Celebration of Juneteenth

Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a series of programs in collaboration with the African American Museum of Bucks County to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Bring a lunch and blanket or chairs and enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the banks of the Delaware River.

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