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The Holy Experiment: Violet Oakley Mural Studies Exhibit
The Holy Experiment: Violet Oakley (1874-1961) Mural Studies, will be on display at Pennsbury Manor, from June 27, 2014 through the end of the year. The exhibit features thirteen original oil on canvas studies for murals, commissioned in 1902 to decorate the Governor's Reception room located in the Pennsylvania Capitol Building. At that time it was the largest commission given to a […]
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Living History Theater
Living History Theater
Penn’s Departure: It’s 1701 and the Penn family will soon be departing for England. What concerned them most as they prepared for their journey?
Paths Less Traveled Tours
Paths Less Traveled Tours
Explore the areas of Pennsbury Manor not seen on your regular tour. Visit the servant's quarters of the Manor House and hear stories of gossip and intrigue amid the beautiful exposed wood beams. Travel down to the footprint of Pennsbury Manor and see a portion of the original foundation from 1684. Learn of the personalities […]
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Open Hearth Cooking
Open Hearth Cooking
The Receipts of Gulielma Penn - The receipt (recipe) book of William Penn's first wife ws copied by hand and brought to this country by her son. Each cook will prepare a receipt from this manuscript.