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Exploring the Artifacts: Giles Penn’s Portrait

January 5th, 2012

I love portraits of people. I can’t help but wonder about the lives behind the faces. When I was new at Pennsbury, I was told that the portrait in the Read More

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Upcoming Events

Sep
19

Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstration

Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstration 1:00-4:00pm Chat with our cooks as they prepare recipes (or receipts as they were called) from William Penn’s time.

Sep
26

Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights

Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights 1:00-4:00 Brewing and gardening were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.

Oct
3

Historic Trades

Historic Trades 1:00-4:00pm Our historic trades demonstrators will be eager to talk as they showcase their skills!

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