Pennsbury Manor

April Fools Tour
2023-04-01 12:00, 2023-04-01 15:30 (America/New_York) | PA
In the spirit of the day join the staff as we tell fun stories that may or not be true! Reservations are required.

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2023-04-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-02 13:00 - 16:00
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts that were done at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th Century. Our blacksmiths, joyners and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.

Homeschool Day
2023-04-04 12:30 - 15:30
Designed with family learning in mind, Homeschool Day offers interactive and hands-on activities for learners of all ages. Advance registration is preferred. Admission is $9 per person (age 4+), with one adult FREE per family group (Please note: this special program is not included in a Pennsbury Manor membership)
Email our Education Program Coordinator Kerry Depraida at c-kerscott@pa.gov for more information.

Site Closed – Easter
2023-04-09

Nathan Young Exhibit Opening
2023-04-15
nkwiluntamen: I Long for It, experience this sound art installation by Delaware Tribe member Nathan Young. Inspired by the Delaware saying, “Our songs come from the wind”, Young’s work fosters a deeper understanding of the tribe’s heritage and ancestral homeland, Lenapehoking (known now as the Mid-Atlantic US) through sounds of wind, water, and wildlife.

Open Hearth Cooking: The Bake Oven
2023-04-16 13:00 - 16:00
The cooks will fire the bake oven to demonstrate the weekly baking of bread and more.

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
2023-04-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-28 13:00 - 16:00
The brewing of beer as well as maintaining a garden were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.

Art in the Garden: Plein Air Painting Workshop
2023-04-29 10:00 - 13:00
Outdoor art for all skill levels. Take a tour of Pennsbury’s gardens and grounds, then settle into your favorite spot and paint. Materials provided. Registration required $35/non-members $30/members.

Animals at Pennsbury
2023-04-30 13:00 - 16:00
Meet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life.

Living History Theater
2023-05-14 13:00 - 16:00
As the Lady of the Manor, Hannah Penn tended to everyone when they were sick, including her husband. Come and talk with Hannah and the people at Pennsbury about their experiences being ill and the remedies that where available.

Open-Hearth Cooking: White Meats (Cheese and Butter)
2023-05-21 13:00 - 16:00
The grass is green, and the cows are being milked. The cooks will demonstrate 17th Century receipts (recipes) using dairy products.

Site Closed – Memorial Day
2023-05-29

Living History Theater
2023-06-11 13:00 - 16:00
In an age when the mortality rate was high, what happened when children lost their parents? Join us as we convene an Orphan’s Court and discover some of the heartbreaking tales.

Art in the Garden: Botanical Drawing Workshop
2023-06-17 10:00 - 13:00
Outdoor art for all skill levels. This guided drawing workshop will focus on plants in the kitchen garden. Materials provided. Registration required $35/non-members $30/members.

Open-Hearth Cooking: Dinner for William Penn
2023-06-18 13:00 - 16:00
The cooks will prepare and present a complete seasonal dinner meal as it would have been served to William Penn.

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-18 13:00 - 16:00
Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a program in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Bring a lunch and blanket or chairs and enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the banks of the Delaware River.

Site Closed - Juneteenth
2023-06-19

Storytime in the Garden
2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-13 10:00 - 11:00
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with Ms. Kerry. Stay after and explore the grounds. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds Pass – no reservations ahead of time required.

Brews & Bites
2023-06-24 16:00 - 20:00
Tap into history with beer tasting paired with your selection of food from an array of food trucks. A great way to spend a summer evening! Must be 21+ to attend.
For tickets, follow below link
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-and-bites-tickets-628012059977

Garden Workshop: Colors of Our Lives
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00
Our Garden Workshops are an opportunity to learn and interact with the site in a new and exciting way. Available for ages 12+. Registration required to reserve your space today. Registration required $35/non-members $30/members.

Site Closed – Independence Day
2023-07-04

Living History Theater
2023-07-09 13:00 - 16:00
During the Summer of 1700, pirates are all anybody can talk about! Join the townspeople of Philadelphia as they discuss how to handle their newfound problem and rid themselves of these unwelcome intruders.
