Pennsbury Manor

Sewing Group
2023-08-19 10:00, 2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 (America/New_York)

Open Hearth Cooking: Cook’s Choice
2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00
Cooks will prepare receipts (recipes) of their choice from the bounty of the summer harvest.

Storytime in the Garden
2023-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-31 10:00 - 23:00
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 garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds Pass – no reservations ahead of time required.

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
2023-08-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-24 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.

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2023-09-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-01 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.

Site Closed – Labor Day
2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00

Book Club
2023-09-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:00

Living History Theater
2023-09-10 13:00 - 16:00

Open-Hearth Cooking: Coffins and Pyes
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00
The bake oven will be fired for the baking of coffins and pyes. Visit with the cooks and learn what a coffin was in the 17th century.

Autumn Arts: Still Life Paint and Sip For all skill levels.
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00
Bring your favorite beverage and paint along step by step as we create our own 17th century- inspired still life. Materials provided.

Living History Theater
2023-10-08 13:00 - 16:00
You are cordially invited to attend the wedding of Pennsbury Manor’s caretakers, Mary Lofty and John Sotcher.

Site Closed – Indigenous Peoples Day
2023-10-09 00:00

Open-Hearth Cooking: 17TH Century Puddings
2023-10-15 13:00 - 16:00
Everything hath an end and a pudding has two. Each cook will be demonstrating a different type of 17th century pudding.

Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights
2023-10-22 13:00 - 16:00
Brewers will be making pumpkin ale for the final beer brewing demonstration of the year. Enjoy the sights and smells as our brewers prepare a seasonal favorite from a historical recipe.

Lenape Public Program
2023-10-22 13:00 - 16:00
Delaware Tribal members from Oklahoma will present about their culture. They will tell stories from their heritage, encourage audience participation for Native dances, have games for kids, and talk about where they are today. Join us for this rare opportunity to learn from Delaware Tribal members about their history and culture!

Tricks & Treats 2023
2023-10-29 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for our annual FREE daytime trick or treating at Pennsbury Manor. Enjoy an afternoon of festive family-friendly Halloween fun mixed with Pennsylvania history. Children can come dressed in their costumes for trick or treating, games, and 17th century demonstrations.

Site Closed – Veteran's Day
2023-11-10 00:00

Autumn Arts: Pennsbury Portraits For all Skill Levels
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00
Take a tour of 17th century portraits in the Manor, then try your hand at drawing with a live model in 17th century clothing. Materials provided.

Open Hearth Cooking: The 17th Century Confectioner
2023-11-19 13:00 - 16:00
The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn’s guests.

Site Closed – Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 00:00, 2023-11-24 00:00

Wreaths & Greens Workshop
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00
Make a fragrant evergreen wreath to take home. Please bring clippers with you. Limited to 12 people per session. Sessions from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00- 3:00.
