When many people think of the harvest, they think of autumn. But another important time for gathering crops, not to be forgotten, takes place in the heat of the summer! Read More
Random Topics!
William’s World: We’re So Cheesy
We’ve recently been discussing just how important dairying was, first as a career for the idyllic milkmaids and as a country business that was transported into towns (resulting in a more convenient, but poorer Read More
17th-Century Fashion Show!
In less than 3 weeks, we will have a very exciting event for all members of The Pennsbury Society: a 17th-Century Fashion Show! One of the benefits of membership in Read More
Living the Life of a 17th-Century Farmer
Last weekend, during our annual spring Interpreter training, I shared an amazing BBC mini-series on 17th-century farm life, and I wanted to make sure everyone else got to hear about it Read More
Our Newest Resident: Meet Romeo!
Pennsbury is pleased to welcome a new addition to our “Living Collections”: meet Romeo! Romeo is a 26 year old white Arabian horse who moved in on Friday, January 6. He Read More
And you think your job is hard? Try colonial farming!
I’d like to share a fascinating video our site director, Doug, just emailed my way. Here at Pennsbury Manor, we talk a lot about life on a late 17th-century farming Read More
A New Year
I hope everyone has enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season! I love the end of the year, it offers everyone a chance to reflect on the past 12 months Read More
“It’s made of WHAT?”: Making 17th-Century Soap
Back in August, recently retired volunteer Penny held a workshop to talk about her favorite hobby: making soap! Penny has been a volunteer at Pennsbury Manor since 1982 – wow! She Read More
2011 Student Projects
We would like to offer our sincerest thanks to the army of interns that have offered their time and talents to Pennsbury over the last 8 months. Often volunteers don’t Read More
Pennsbury on YouTube!
Check out the new promotional video by the Bucks County Visitors Bureau! Look for several staff cameos and some great images of volunteer interpreters. A big THANK-YOU definitely goes out to Read More