Historic Trade Demonstrations
2025-04-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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, joiners, and spinners will be eager to talk to about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.

Living History Theater
2025-04-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
This month out Role Players will be recreating the Funeral of Phineas Pemberton.
He was a a government official, Quaker slave holder, trusted friend to William Penn, husband and loving father. Now he is gone and the community is mourning.
This first person performance will run at 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 and will include a walk over to the Pemberton Cemetery.

Site Closed
2025-04-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Pennsbury Manor will be closed to the public. We will reopen on Tuesday 22nd for grounds visitation.

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Beer brewing and garden maintenance 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 Trades and Sheep Shearing
2025-05-04 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, joiners, and spinners will be eager to talk to about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.
With spring well underway, we will also begin shearing our sheep. This annual process helps the flock get ready for the summer as well as keeps our spinners busy year round. Hand shearing demonstrations will take place between 1-4pm!

Living History Theater
2025-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
What concerns did parents in the 17th century have in regards to raising their children? Discuss the issues of raising children with William and Hannah Penn!
This first person performance will run at 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15.

Lenape Cultural Program
2025-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Meet the First People of Pennsylvania, the Lenape.
Hear their stories, dance their dances. Pennsbury is proud to again host the federally recognized descendants of the Lenape (The Delaware tribe of Indians) for an afternoon of cultural programming.
This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Open-Hearth Cooking: White Meats - Cheese and Dairy
2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The grass is green, and cows are being milked. The cooks will be demonstrating 17th century receipts using dairy products.
This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Site Closed for Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | PA

Living History Theater: In Sickness and Health
2025-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
As Lady of the Manor, Hannah Penn tended to everyone when they were sick, including her husband. Come and talk with Hannah and other on the estate about their experiences being ill and the remedies that where available at the time!
This first person performance will run at 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15.

Open-Hearth Cooking: 17th Century Pudding
2025-06-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Everything hath an end and a pudding has two! Each cook will be demonstrating a different type of 17th century pudding.
This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Brews & Bites 2025
2025-06-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Kick off your 4th of July celebrations with this historic brew fest at the idyllic riverside home of Pennsylvania’s founder.
Sample artisanal beers, wines, ciders, and spirits from local breweries in Bucks County and beyond. Savor delectable bites served by community-favorite food trucks throughout the evening. Take in the stunning views of our riverfront venue and enjoy live music in a relaxed summer atmosphere. Stroll through our beautiful gardens and observe 17th century beer brewing demonstrations from colonial brewers.

100% of the proceeds go towards sustaining our educational and community programs throughout the year.

Tickets will go on sale on May 1st 2025!

Must be 21+ to attend this event.

Animals at Pennsbury
2025-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Meet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life.
This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Living History Theater: The Voyage of the Submission
2025-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The year is 1682, 11 crew members and 49 passengers boarded the Submission and set sail for Pennsylvania. Discover what it was like for a group of people from England to leave their homes and the challenges they faced onboard!
This first person performance will run at 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15.

Open-Hearth Cooking: Preserving the Harvest
2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Stoneware crocks, bladders, vinegar, gally pot, and sugar will abound as the cooks preserve the harvest for the coming winter.
This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Historic Trade Demonstration
2025-08-03 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, joiners, and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.

Living History Theater: A Tour of Pennsbury Manor (1941)
2025-08-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The site has just opened to the public and Charles Henry Moon and Jane Moon Snipes are offering you the opportunity to come out and ask questions about the newly finished Penn Mansion!

Open Hearth Cooking: Cook's Choice
2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Our cooks will each be preparing one of their favorite dishes. Come out and learn about our cooks and what they enjoy most.

Animals at Pennsbury
2025-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Meet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life.

Site Closed for Labor Day
2025-09-01 | PA

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2025-09-07 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.

Living History Theater: Weather in Penn's Time
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Just like today, weather was an important topic of conversation among people living in Pennsylvania in the 17th century. Hear about how it impacted their daily lives and affected travel and what they thought about unusual weather patterns!

Open-Hearth Cooking: The Bake Oven
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The cooks will fire the bake oven to demonstrate the weekly baking of bread and more!

Time Travelers Club: Sailor's Knots
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Students will learn sailing and mooring knots, practice tying on the docking stations, and make a knotwork bracelet. For students aged 6 and up. $12 per child, $3 per adult.
