Site Closed – Labor Day
2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA

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.

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
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
2023-10-01 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.

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.

Sewing Group
2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-18 10:00, 2023-12-16 10:00

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.

Holly Nights: December 7th and 8th
2023-12-08 18:00 - 21:00
Let your holiday spirit burn bright with the old-world beauty of Holly Nights. This “Yuletide of yore” style celebration is breathtaking and remains the favorite of young and old who love holiday magic. Light and joy spread throughout the night as strolling carolers bring cheer, crackling bonfires fill the crisp night air, and visitors wander through the candlelit Manor House. You can also enjoy Colonial craft demonstrations and a visit from Father Christmas himself! You don’t want to miss Holly Nights because it lasts for two nights only.
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Candlelight Tours
2023-12-15 15:00 - 18:00
Lanterns illuminating the Manor House remain lit for our special candlelight tours. If the crowds on Holly Nights are not your thing, you may enjoy this more intimate tour of the Manor House and Kitchen House. Each tour is limited to only 25 people. In this relaxed setting, you will learn about the food and holiday traditions the Penns celebrated.
Join us Friday December 15th, Saturday December 16th, Friday December 29th or Saturday December 30th to experience William Penn’s home in the warm glow of evening candlelight. Tours are offered at 3pm, 5pm, and 6pm.

Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors 65+, and $5 for children 3-11. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited. Spots may be full if you show up the day of. Reserve your place by emailing info@pennsburymanor.org or calling (215) 946-0400.

Ornament Workshop - Kids FREE with adult sign up!
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00
Make your own holiday decorations this year with Pennsbury Manor’s Ornament Workshop. In two classes, one for adults and one for children, you will learn to create Christmas tree ornaments using natural materials.
You will learn how to craft quilted pinecone ornaments and create a perfect star out of twine to give your tree an earthy feel.
In addition to preparing pinecone ornaments, kids will be treated to a holiday-themed story time, decorating gingerbread cookies, completing a paint and scratch winter wonderland scene, and designing their own wrapping paper.
This is a great way to create holiday memories with your little ones that will last well past the decorations being taken down.
Cost is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. All materials are provided. Classes for kids are FREE with adult sign up. Donations are appreciated.
You must register in advance by emailing info@pennsburymanor.org or calling (215) 946-0400.

Candlelight Tours
2023-12-16 15:00 - 18:00
Hundreds of lanterns illuminating the path to the Manor House remain lit for our special candlelight tours. If the crowds on Holly Nights are not your thing, you may enjoy this more intimate tour of the Manor House and Kitchen House. Each tour is limited to only 25 people. In this relaxed setting, you will learn about the food and holiday traditions the Penns celebrated.
Join us Friday December 15th, Saturday December 16th, Friday December 29th or Saturday December 30th to experience William Penn’s home in the warm glow of evening candlelight. Tours are offered at 3pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors 65+, and $5 for children 3-11. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited. Spots may be full if you show up the day of. Reserve your place by emailing info@pennsburymanor.org or calling (215) 946-0400.
