Distance Learning/Virtual Field Trips  Take an electronic field trip to Pennsbury Manor! As the 17th Century home of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, we have an important connection to the history of Pennsylvania, however, all of our programs relate to the broader experience of life in the American colonies. A complimentary videoconference to sample our distance learning programs, and for teachers to learn more about how distance learning works in the classroom, is available upon request. A Tour of Pennsbury Manor Learn about William Penn, the founding of Pennsylvania, and everyday life in the late 17th century during this informative and interactive program. Students participate in a fun activity involving authentic 17th century remedies for everyday illnesses and injuries, and in another activity, students discover just how long it takes to get a letter from Pennsbury Manor across the Atlantic Ocean in William Penn’s time. Grade level- recommended for grades 3-12 Program length- flexible timeframe of 45-60 minutes depending upon teacher preference Cost  - $100.00 for up to 50 students. Each additional student is $1.00 each. PA Academic Standards (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 5.1, 1.6) NSS-USH Standards (K-4.1, K-4.2, K-4.3, 5-12.2) The Voyage of the Submission In this award-winning program, students assume the identity of an actual crewmember or passenger onboard the Submission, which set sail for Pennsylvania in 1682.  Students learn what happened before, during, and after the voyage, as well as explore the broader issue of immigration to the American colonies. Grade level- recommended for grades 4-12 Program length- 45-60 minutes depending upon teacher preference Cost - $100.00 for up to 50 students. Each additional student is $1.00 each. PA Academic Standards (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 1.6) NSS-USH Standards (K-4.1, K-4.2, K-4.3, 5-12.2) Slavery in Pennsylvania: The Request William Penn was here by choice. Others were not. The backdrop for this program is a rather ordinary task - doing the laundry at Pennsbury Manor.  As students learn how to do laundry in the 17th century style, they reenact the true story of Jack, an African American slave owned by William Penn, and Parthenia, Jack’s enslaved wife.  As their story unfolds, the institution of slavery as it existed in colonial Pennsylvania is explored. Grade level- recommended for grades 4-12 Program length- 45-60 minutes depending upon teacher preference  Cost - $100.00 for up to 50 students. Each additional student is $1.00 each. PA Academic Standards (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 1.6) NSS-USH Standards (K-4.1, K-4.2, K-4.3, 5-12.2)   ISDN and IP connections are available. Call (215) 946-0400 for further information or to request a program.

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Pennsbury Manor is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Pennsbury Manor is Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission In association with The Pennsbury Society The information on this page was reviewed and approved by Doug Miller, historic site administrator of Pennsbury Manor. If you have comments about this page, please e-mail us at willpenn17@aol.com