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Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights

Brewing beer and maintaining a garden were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Historic Trade Demonstrations

Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century. Our blacksmiths, joyners, and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and […]

Living History Theater

John Smith, a blacksmith at Pennsbury, ran away from his indenture in 1686. Why? Listen to John, Pennsbury’s acting steward, and William Penn’s neighbor to find out and hear what happens as a result. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Open-Hearth Cooking: 17th Century Puddings

Everything hath an end and a pudding has two. Each cook will be demonstrating a different type of 17th century pudding. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Juneteenth Celebration

Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a program in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of Slavery in the United States. At 1 PM and 3 PM, Douglas Miller will be giving a talk about Penn as an enslaver and how the Quakers became a key force in abolition. Each talk will last approximately 30 […]

Spring Arts: Botanical Drawing

Outdoor art for all skill levels. This guided drawing workshop will focus on plants in the Kitchen Garden. Materials provided. Registration is required for this workshop: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Email info@pennsburymanor.org or call (215) 946-0400 to reserve your spot!

Animals at Pennsbury

Meet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

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