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From an Intern – My Summer of 2015

August 28th, 2015 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

I’m Kelly and I’m a summer intern here at Pennsbury Manor. Over the course of my three months here I’ve become a blacksmith’s apprentice, brushed a two thousand pound bull Read More

There’s a cemetery at Pennsbury Manor?

July 10th, 2015 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

There are a lot of great things to see at Pennsbury Manor. There is the Worker’s Cottage, the Kitchen House, and the animals at the stable. There is one attraction that Read More

William Penn and The Liberty Bell

July 2nd, 2015 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, we remember The Liberty Bell one of America’s most iconic symbols. It has served as a constant reminder of freedom for centuries. Abolitionists, Read More

Beer for Breakfast?

May 18th, 2015 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

While this may raise an eyebrow today, in the 1600’s it was not uncommon for people to drink beer with every meal. It is often mentioned that even children would Read More

Pennsbury Garden Features Rope Hops Wall

October 4th, 2013 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

A new feature in the garden this year was our rope hops walls. These large structures were created to support 12 new hops plants, which in the future will be Read More

Curioisities in Pennsbury Manor’s Garden

September 20th, 2013 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

We have many vegetables and herbs growing in the Kitchen Garden that we still grow and use today, but what about the ones we don’t?  For the adventurous visitor who Read More

Intern Reflections: Oral History

September 6th, 2013 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

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

Intern Reflections: The William Penn Farm

August 26th, 2013 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

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

Intern Reflections: Sailing in Style

August 20th, 2013 | Posted By: Pennsbury Manor

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