Pennsbury Manor has reopened (with limited hours and capacity)!

For more information, visit ‘Hours, Admission, and Safety Guidelines,’ under ‘Plan Your Visit’ below.

400 Pennsbury Memorial Road | Morrisville, PA 19067

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Keep Your Wig On!

November 28th, 2012

We just got out new “William Penn” wig today, and we’re wiggin’ out!! Many thanks to Colonial Williamsburg’s Wig Shop, who constructed this wig along with another on display here Read More

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Confessions of a Costumier: Men’s Dressing Guide!

January 26th, 2012

Our Ladies’ Dressing Guide post back in September has been the most viewed featurette on this blog -wow!! I am really excited to finally be able to offer a follow-up for Read More

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