Pennsbury Manor

Harriet Tubman - Live! A Journey Through Time
2024-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2024-06-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-07 13:00 - 16:00

Living History Theater
2024-06-09 13:00 - 16:00
John Smith, a blacksmith at Pennsbury, ran away from his indenture in 1686. Why? Listen to John, Pennsbury’s acting steward, and William Penn’s neighbor to find out and hear what happens as a result. 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: 17th Century Puddings
2024-06-16 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. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-16 13:00 - 16:00
Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a program in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of Slavery in the United States.
At 1 PM and 3 PM, Douglas Miller will be giving a talk about Penn as an enslaver and how the Quakers became a key force in abolition. Each talk will last approximately 30 mins.

Site Closed for Juneteenth
2024-06-19

Spring Arts: Botanical Drawing
2024-06-22 10:00 - 13:00
Outdoor art for all skill levels. This guided drawing workshop will focus on plants in the Kitchen Garden. 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!

Brews & Bites
2024-06-29 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.

Discounted tickets are available to those who purchase their tickets online before May 1st!

Must be 21+ to attend this event.

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Animals at Pennsbury
2024-06-30 13:00 - 16:00
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 included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Site Closed for Independence Day
2024-07-04

Living History Theater
2024-07-14 13:00 - 16:00
During the summer of 1700, pirates are all anybody can talk about! Join the townspeople of Philadelphia as they discuss how to handle their newfound problem and rid themselves of these unwelcome intruders. 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: Preserving the Harvest
2024-07-21 13:00 - 16:00
Stoneware crocks, bladders, vinegar, gally pots, and sugar will abound as the cooks preserve the harvest for the winter to come. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Quakers Behaving Badlye Brewing Co. Presents: Rembrandt Beer
2024-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Quakers Behaving Badlye Brewing Co., Pennsbury Manor’s historic brew club, will be demonstrating a recipe for “Rembrandt beer,” which was created to approximate the shade of beer that Rembrandt depicted in “The Prodigal Son in the Tavern.”

This event is perfect for art enthusiasts and beer lovers alike! Who said a Dutch Golden Age painting and beer don’t go together?

Please note that this event is for demonstration purposes only. We do not give out samples of the beer.

Admission is purchased at the door. $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), and $5 for kids (12 and under).

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. No reservation required for groups of 10 or fewer.

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2024-08-04 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, joyners, and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.
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.
