Sewing Group
2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-18 10:00, 2023-12-16 10:00 (America/New_York) | PA

Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights
2023-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Brewers will be making pumpkin ale for the final beer brewing demonstration of the year. Enjoy the sights and smells as our brewers prepare a seasonal favorite from a historical recipe.

Lenape Public Program
2023-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Delaware Tribal members from Oklahoma will present about their culture. They will tell stories from their heritage, encourage audience participation for Native dances, have games for kids, and talk about where they are today. Join us for this rare opportunity to learn from Delaware Tribal members about their history and culture!

Tricks & Treats 2023
2023-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Join us for our annual FREE daytime trick or treating at Pennsbury Manor. Enjoy an afternoon of festive family-friendly Halloween fun mixed with Pennsylvania history. Children can come dressed in their costumes for trick or treating, games, and 17th century demonstrations.

Book Club
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | PA

Site Closed – Veteran's Day
2023-11-10 00:00 | PA

Autumn Arts: Pennsbury Portraits For all Skill Levels
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | PA
Take a tour of 17th century portraits in the Manor, then try your hand at drawing with a live model in 17th century clothing. Materials provided.

Open Hearth Cooking: The 17th Century Confectioner
2023-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn’s guests.

Site Closed – Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 00:00, 2023-11-24 00:00 | PA

Wreaths & Greens Workshop
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | PA
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.

Holly Nights: December 7th and 8th
2023-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | PA
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 | PA
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.

Ornament Workshop - Kids FREE with adult sign up!
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA

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

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

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

Harriet Tubman - Live! A Journey Through Time
2024-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA

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.
