As we prepare for America’s 250th anniversary, museums and historic sites have a critical role to play in telling a fuller, more inclusive story of our nation’s founding. This half-day […]

Pennsbury Manor resumes regular operating hours starting on Sunday, March 1: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Grounds Only Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

Join us in celebrating Pennsylvania’s birthday at the home of its founder, William Penn! Take a tour of the Manor House, observe colonial craftspeople as they demonstrate the art of blacksmithing, woodworking and spinning, watch history come to life with a performance by our Living History Theater troupe, and visit with the animals. And, meet […]

NEW DATE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Please join us for a film and conversation examining how Philadelphia’s past and present continue to shape the American story: Episode 1 of In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America examines the earliest foundations of freedom in the region that would become Philadelphia. Long before the city’s founding, the Lenape, […]

NEW DATE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Please join us for a special film and conversation examining how Philadelphia’s past and present continue to shape the American story. Tours through the manor will not be available today due to us being short-staffed, but the grounds will be open for free from 12-5 pm. Episode 2 Overview: […]

Please join us to celebrate Daphne's first birthday on Saturday, April 4 from 2-4pm!' Join us for a children's sing-a-long with Mini Music Makers (3:00-3:30pm) Free cupcakes to first 100 visitors. Free daffodil bulbs to first 50 Pennsbury Manor members. Meet community friends: Commonplace Reader, AOY Art Center, and Blank Space Community Center. Create your […]

Come and mourn the loss of Phineas Pemberton and learn more about the life of one of Penn’s friends and important Quaker political figure.

Spring has sprung and the cooks are delighted with the fresh spring greens, eggs, and milk products that have been missing in the winter.

** SPECIAL EVENT ** Experience the beer recipe of William Penn's first wife, Gulielma Penn, from a re-creation by Langhorne's Aristaeus Brewing. Must be 21+ to participate in the tasting. Event […]