Photo Gallery

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The river front of William Penn’s 17th century manor house. The manor was built c. 1683-99, destroyed at the end of the 18th century and recreated in the late 1930’s. (JPEG 60K)

Porch & Lesser Hall. Entrance hall to William Penn’s Manor. House and stairway to bed chambers on the second floor (JPEG 48K)

Best Parlor. Furnished with lovely 17th century antiques. Where Hannah Penn served tea to her guests. (JPEG 48K)

The Great Hall. This formal dining room at the recreated 17th century manor was used by family and guests on special occasions. Note the linen press in the background. (JPEG 48K)

The herb garden of William Penn’s 17th century manor house. This garden was recreated complete with its dipping well when the manor was rebuilt in the 1940’s. (JPEG 90K)

Joyner Shop. Wood working at William Penn’s country home. One of several out buildings at the site. (JPEG 60K)

Servant’s Kitchen, located in the Bake and Brew House, at William Penn’s recreated country estate. Open hearth cooking is one of the 17th century life crafts demonstrated on the site. (JPEG 60K)

Portrait of William Penn in armor, age 22. Penn lived in Ireland 1666-67 during the time he served under Lord Arran, in the military, before embracing the beliefs of the Society of Friends. (JPEG 42K)

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