Animals at Pennsbury
2016-07-31 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, United States
Come out and meet the furry and feathered residents of Pennsbury Manor!

Living History Theater
2016-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The Germantown Protest of 1688: Listen in on the first documented protest against slavery in America with our recreation of this historic gathering that took place at the Germantown Meetinghouse.

Open Hearth Cooking
2016-08-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
A Bountiful Harvest: Cooks will be preparing their favorite 17th century receipts that use the produce from the gardens.

Garden Highlights & Beer Brewing Demonstration
2016-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Meet our gardener and find out what’s been growing this summer in our Kitchen Garden. Check and see if the hops are ready to be harvested, then stop by the Kitchen House and see the brewers as they brew a “Garden Surprise” Beer.

Living History Theater
2016-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
New Colony, New Rules: The English were not the first Europeans to arrive and settle this area. Hear from the Swedes, Dutch, Germans, and others as they wait for their new English Governor.

Open Hearth Cooking
2016-09-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The Bake Oven: The Bake Oven will be fired and the aroma of bread will fill the Kitchen House as the Pennsbury cooks recreate a baking day in the 17th Century.

Get Your Buzz On
2016-09-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The Brews & The Bees: talk to the gardeners and brewers about the importance of bees and their honey in the 17th Century. Learn how honey was harvested and meet the brewers as they work on some delicious Honey Beer.

Plants to Pints
2016-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | PA
Calling all home brewers and beer connoisseurs! Pennsbury Manor invites you to step into the 17th century brewery for Plants to Pints! Meet the gardener in the kitchen garden and discover the ingredients that will go into the brew. Then, join the brewer for the mixing of the grain and hops as you take in the history of brewing in the time of William Penn. Afterwards, try your hand at bottling beer and have a taste of a 17th century brew. Don’t forget to come back for Holly Nights and pick up the beer you made! Space is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. Reserve your spot by calling 215-946-0400 or by emailing Dan Miller at c-danmille@pa.gov. You must be 21 or older to sample and take home brewed beer. This program is FREE for members of the Pennsbury Society. Regular admission is $15.00

Historic Trades
2016-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Watch as the Joyners, Blacksmith and, NEW this day, wool weavers demonstrate and discuss their craft.

Living History Theater
2016-10-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
You are invited to attend the wedding of Pennsbury Manor’s caretakers, Mary Lofty and John Sotcher. Experience the customs of a 17th-century Quaker wedding, sign the marriage certificate, and visit with the Penn Family and their neighbors as they celebrate.

Columbus Day – Site Closed
2016-10-10 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Site Closed for Columbus Day.

Open Hearth Cooking
2016-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Dining with Two Williams: In honor of the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the cooks will compare and contrast receipts (recipes) of Shakespeare’s time (1564-1616) to those of William Penn’s time (1644-1718).

Harvest Day
2016-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Mash some apples for pressing and help make cider the old-fashioned way!

Beer Brewing Demonstration & Garden Program
2016-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Talk with the Pennsbury gardeners about the recent harvest, seed saving, and what preparations are taking place to ready the garden for the winter and following spring. Make sure to stop by the Kitchen House where the brewers will be making a Winter Stout.

Annual Meeting of The Pennsbury Society
2016-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States

Confectionary Demonstration
2016-11-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
17th Century Confectioner: The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn’s more important guests. The demonstration will take place in the Visitor Center.

Wreaths & Greens Workshop
2016-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Make a fragrant evergreen wreath to take home. Our horticulturist will also share tips about how to prune and care for a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs in the home landscape. Bring Clippers. Pre-registration required. Two workshops – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Christmas – Site Closed
2016-12-25 - 2016-12-26 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
We will be closed on December 25th and 26th for Christmas.

Historic Trades & Cooking
2017-04-02 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | PA
It is Spring and our blacksmiths and joyners will be all busy this day! Stop in to learn about smithing and woodworking in the colonial era while our cooks will be using fresh spring greens, eggs, and milk products to prepare period dishes.

Homeschool Day
2017-04-06 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | PA
All homeschoolers and their families are invited to celebrate the return of spring at Pennsbury Manor! Join us for a day filled with living history demonstrations and hands-on activities. Admission is $9.00 per person. One adult per family is complimentary. Children under 3 are free.

Living History Theater: Funeral of Phineas Pemberton
2017-04-09 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | PA
When Phineas Pemberton died in 1702, William Penn lamented that the colony had lost “the ablest as well as one of the best men of the Province.” Talk with family and friends of the deceased, hear the reading of the will, and place rosemary on the grave. Performances run 15 minutes past each hour.

Site Closed for Easter Holiday
2017-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | PA
Pennsbury Manor buildings and grounds are Closed for the Easter Holiday.

Meet the Animals: "Animal Power"
2017-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | PA
From oxen in the fields to dogs in the kitchens, early Pennsylvanians relied upon their animals to power their world. Animals and the tools used to convert their energy into usable power will be highlighted! Come join us and meet our lovely TC, our strong Bill, and the rest of our friendly animal family members and learn their roles in early PA.

Sheep Shearing Day
2017-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Come watch our sheep get their annual haircuts!

William Penn Day
2017-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Trade furs, take a seat in our dugout canoe, and ask William Penn about his friendship with the Lenape! Enjoy a puppet show by Tuckers’ Tales.

Pennsylvania Day
2017-06-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Spring is in full swing in the Kitchen Garden! Stop by and see what’s growing!

Museum Open
2017-06-06 09:00 - 2017-06-10 17:00, 2017-06-20 09:00 - 2017-06-24 17:00 UTC | PA
Pennsbury Manor is Open for regular tours. Admission charged. Tour times are 11:30am, 1:30pm, last tour 3:30pm.

Living History Theater: The Judith Roe Murder Trial
2017-06-11 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | PA
Judith Roe has been charged with the murder of a traveler who spent the night at her house in 1688. Sit in on her trial and lean all the gory details.

Museum Open
2017-06-13 09:00 - 2017-06-17 17:00 UTC | PA
Pennsbury Manor is Open for regular tours. Admission charged. Tour times are 11:30am, 1:30pm, last tour 3:30pm. Please NOTE: There will be NO 3:30pm TOUR ON JUNE 17th.
