Education

Intern Reflections: Oral History

September 6th, 2013

Pennsbury Manor’s interns have been hard at work researching new stories for our 75th anniversary. As they continue to explore Pennsbury’s history, we’ll be sharing their reflections on what they’re discovering! Read More

17th century, 18th century, Bucks County, Education, historic site, history, interpretation, museum, oral history, Pennsbury Manor, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, William Penn

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Learning Your ABC’s and 123’s – A 17th-Century Education

August 27th, 2012

“Education is the stamp Parents give their Children” – William Pen When we think of standards in education today, it is safe to say it has come a long way Read More

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William’s World: Make Your Mark

August 6th, 2012

“One drop of ink makes thousands, perhaps millions think…” – Lord Byron Although from different centuries, Lord Byron and William Penn shared a common tie: the fervent use of the quill pen Read More

17th century, 18th century, craft, Education, historic site, history, Ink, museum, Pen, Pennsbury Manor, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, quaker, Quill, William Penn, Writing

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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

17th century, 18th century, Child Rearing, Children, Colonial Summer Camp, Education, historic site, history, Morals, museum, Parenting, Pennsbury Manor, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, quaker, Upbringing, Values, William Penn

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