400 Pennsbury Memorial Road | Morrisville, PA 19067

Colonial Summer Camp

17th Century Child-Rearing: It’s A Hard-Knock Life

July 30th, 2012

Here at Pennsbury Manor we just finished our annual Colonial Summer Camp, and boy did they have fun! This summer camp features a number of activities that were common to Read More

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Welcome Michael and Roger! October 1, 2021
Pennsbury Manor has some new residents! We are pleased to introduce our members, volunteers, visitors, and the rest of the Pennsbury community to Michael and Roger, two oxen who are Read More
Good Old Fashioned Clean: Five Facts about Colonial Soap by Kelly White May 13, 2020
While colonists may not have bathed as often as most modern people, they still performed basic sanitary practices. Read on to learn about how 17th–century folk made soap. 1. Good Read More

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Oct
24

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
31

Tricks & Treats at the Manor

1:00-4:00pm Free Kids and their families are invited for a free afternoon of trick-or-treating, colonial games, cider-pressing, and more! You’ll also get to participate in a real Witch Trial and help decide the verdict! Pre-registration is required. Visit this link to reserve your tickets.

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