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
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There’s a cemetery at 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
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?
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
“So Mom Do You Like Him?”: Colonial Quaker Marriage
Ahhh February – the month of love and romance. Many aspects of human relationships and marriage are timeless, but there are a lot of differences between modern couples and those who Read More
Pennsbury Garden Features Rope Hops Wall
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
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
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
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
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