Just like today, weather was an important topic of conversation among people living in Pennsylvania in the 17th century. Hear about how it impacted their daily lives and affected travel, what they thought about unusual weather events, and how European and Lenape communities considered the cycles of seasons. This program is provided free of charge […]

Our cooks will each be preparing one of their favorite dishes. Come out and learn about our cooks and what they enjoy most. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and […]

Beer brewing and garden maintenance were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor […]

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 provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of […]

The border between Pennsylvania and Maryland was not clearly designated until well into the 1700s. Through William Penn’s proprietorship, he clashed with Maryland proprietor Lord Baltimore over the border. For people living in the areas under dispute, the conflict impacted their safety, economy, and ways they practiced their faith. This program is provided free of […]

The cooks will be preparing breathtaking cakes of all sizes. Come learn what it takes to bake a great cake! This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Beer brewing and garden maintenance were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor […]

Hear a fascinating talk by visiting lecturer Dr. Randall Miller about the ever-evolving field of study of American slavery. A major challenge to historians studying slavery is the lack of written documents from the perspective of enslaved people. This, of course, was the result of deliberate attempts from enslavers to prevent the enslaved from having […]