Pennsbury Manor

Open-Hearth Cooking: Great Cakes
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The cooks will be preparing breathtaking cakes of all sizes. Come learn what it takes to bake a great cake!
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 Theatre: Border Dispute
2024-09-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The border between Pennsylvania and Maryland was not clearly designated until well into the 1700s. Through William Penn’s proprietorship, he clashed with Maryland proprietor Lord Baltimore over the border. For people living in the areas under dispute, the conflict impacted their safety, economy, and ways they practiced their faith.
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 Labor Day
2024-09-02 00:00 | PA

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2024-09-01 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.

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
2024-08-25 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.
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: Cook’s Choice
2024-08-18 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.
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 Theatre: Weather in Penn’s Time
2024-08-11 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, what they thought about unusual weather events, and how European and Lenape communities considered the cycles of seasons.
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 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.

Quakers Behaving Badlye Brewing Co. Presents: Rembrandt Beer
2024-07-28 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

Open-Hearth Cooking: Preserving the Harvest
2024-07-21 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

Living History Theater
2024-07-14 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

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

Site Closed for Independence Day
2024-07-04 | PA

Animals at Pennsbury
2024-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

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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Spring Arts: Botanical Drawing
2024-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 | PA
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!

Site Closed for Juneteenth
2024-06-19 | PA

Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

Open-Hearth Cooking: 17th Century Puddings
2024-06-16 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

Living History Theater
2024-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

Site Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27 | PA

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
2024-05-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-28 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

Open-Hearth Cooking: White Meats, Cheese and Dairy
2024-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

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!

Living History Theater
2024-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.

Historic Trades Demonstrations
2024-05-05 13:00 - 16:00 | PA

Spring Arts: Animals in Art
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | PA
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!

Open-Hearth Cooking: The Bake Oven
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
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.
