Wreaths & Greens Workshop
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Book Club
2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:00

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.

Sewing Group
2023-12-16 10:00

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, 2023-12-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-30 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.

Site Closed - Christmas Eve
2023-12-24

Site Closed – Christmas
2023-12-25 00:00

Site Closed - New Year's Eve
2023-12-31 00:00

Site Closed – New Year's Day
2024-01-01 00:00

Harriet Tubman - Live! A Journey Through Time
2024-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
Embark on an immersive journey into the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman in this first-person presentation. Witness her triumphant navigation through adversity, leading others to victory, advocating for justice, and providing refuge.

Dive into this captivating performance of exploration as she speaks to you, spanning her childhood as ‘Minty’ to adulthood as ‘Harriet.’ Uncover a tale of resilience, bravery during the American Civil War, victory, women’s rights activism, and compassion.

Suitable for all ages, this presentation is an ideal choice for celebrating Black History Month. Shirley Lee Corsey’s powerful portrayal leaves audiences inspired and uplifted.

Shirley Lee Corsey is the conservator of the Gather Place, a Historic A.M.E. church in Yardley Borough dedicated to preserving history, celebrating culture, and fostering community engagement in Bucks County & beyond. Learn more about the Gather Place: https://gatherplace.org/

Admission is by donation.

Charter Day
2024-03-10 13:00 - 16:00
Join us in celebrating Pennsylvania’s birthday at the home of its founder, William Penn!
Take a tour of the exquisitely decorated Manor House, observe colonial craftspeople as they demonstrate the art of blacksmithing, woodworking and spinning, and see history come to life with a performance by our Living History Theater troupe.
This event is FREE to the public. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food bank.

Spring Arts: Pennsbury Portraits
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
In this enchanting Spring gathering, talented artists and enthusiasts alike will converge to celebrate the timeless art of portraiture. You will begin with a tour of the 6 historical portraits located in our Manor House. Then, a professional artist will teach you the skills of portrait drawing, and you will take home your finished work using our very own William Penn as a live model! Whether you’re a seasoned drawer or a novice seeking to unleash your inner artist, this event offers something for everyone. The price of this workshop is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. All art supplies will be provided.
Please call 215-946-0400 or email c-kerscott@pa.gov to reserve your spot.

Site Closed - Easter Sunday
2024-03-31

April Fools Tour
2024-04-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Some events in history are so ridiculous you just can’t make them up. In the April Fools spirit, your guide will tell 3 outlandish stories, 1 of which is false, in this special twist on a museum tour.

At the end of the tour, you have to guess which story is fake! Afterwards, your guide will break down the tour and everyone will go home with the right information. You can join this tour at either 12 pm or 3:30 pm.

Visitors can reserve their tour slots by calling (215) 946-0400 or emailing info@pennsburymanor.org.

Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for kids under 12.

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2024-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced 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. Included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Living History Theater
2024-04-14 13:00 - 16:00
See the dramatization of a Burlington court case involving the beating of a female enslaved person. Listen to the conflicting opinions Quakers had in the 17th century. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Open-Hearth Cooking: The Bake Oven
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00
The cooks will fire the bake oven to demonstrate the weekly baking of bread and more. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Spring Arts: Animals in Art
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
Art for all skill levels. Come and meet Pennsbury’s animal friends, then learn how to draw them from life. Materials provided. Registration is required for this workshop: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Email info@pennsburymanor.org or call (215) 946-0400 to reserve your spot!

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
2024-04-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-26 13:00 - 16:00
Brewing beer and maintaining a garden were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Historic Trades Demonstrations
2024-05-05 13:00 - 16:00
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced 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. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Living History Theater
2024-05-12 13:00 - 16:00
What concerns did parents in the 17th century have in regard to their older children? Discuss the issues of raising children with William and Hannah Penn. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Lenape Cultural Program
2024-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Lenape community members from the Delaware Tribe of Indians from Bartlesville, Oklahoma will be presenting authentic Lenape history, stories, language and social dances as an interactive experience at Pennsbury Manor. This program is a free add-on when you take a tour of our Manor, grounds, and historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. No prior registration is required!

Open-Hearth Cooking: White Meats, Cheese and Dairy
2024-05-19 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. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Site Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27
