Site Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-28 00:00 (America/New_York)

Wreaths & Greens Workshop (Session 1)
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Calling all crafters and greens enthusiasts! Our popular Wreaths and Greens Workshop is back November 29th and offered in two sessions: 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 3 PM. Sessions are limited to 12 people, so you may want to sign up quickly. You MUST register in advance by either calling 215-946-0400 or emailing info@pennsburymanor.org.
Get ready to adorn your door or home with a beautiful live evergreen wreath. We provide fresh greens and share tips on pruning and caring for your evergreens at home. BYO pair of pruning shears!
This workshop is offered the same day as our
Cost is $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Please call 215-946-0400 or email info@pennsburymanor.org.
Think about becoming a member today! Hint: You can use your family membership for free entry into Holly Nights — this offer holds for two adults and all kids under age 18. One of the many delights at Holly Nights is making a pomander ball (oranges decorated with cloves)—a perfect touch to add to your wreath.

Wreaths & Greens Workshop (Session 2)
2025-11-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States

Holly Nights: December 4th and 5th
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Let your holiday spirit burn bright and experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight. This joyous feast for the senses offers crackling fires, hot-mulled cider, dancing shadows, and the merry sounds of carolers strolling the grounds. Step back in time with the glow of candles and lanterns, the bustle of colonial craftspeople, and the good cheer of noels from carolers.
So, gather friends and family and come toss a green sprig on our yule log bonfire and make your wish for the new year!
Get your tickets today! Advance purchase is strongly recommended as tickets at the door are limited.
Consider becoming a member of Pennsbury Manor LIMITED TIME OFFER: Purchase a $65 Family Membership here and get free admission for two adults and all kids under 18 at Holly Nights! This offer also includes fun members-only events year-round.
FAQs
Can I buy tickets on site the day of the event?
A limited number of tickets will be available day-of; however, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets online.

Will the event be indoors or outdoors?
There will be both indoors and outdoors activities. Please dress in layers for cold weather as you will spend a good amount of time outside.

Is this event wheelchair accessible?
Yes.

Is it easy to see where you are walking?
The paths are lined with lanterns, but if you are concerned about low visibility in darkness you may bring a flashlight.

Do you accept cash or credit?
Tickets at the door and the gift shop take cash or credit. Please bring cash if you would like to purchase baked goods, raffle items, cider, holly, and more.

Is there a difference between both nights?
The only difference between the nights is the music group schedule. The Men of Harmony will perform both nights.

How do I use my membership to get into Holly Nights?
On the night you’d like to attend, there will be a table designated for presales & members. We will check you in there. You may only use your membership to attend one of the two nights.

How many admissions do I get with my membership?

Individual & Individual Passport level members receive 1 adult admission.
Dual level members receive 2 adult admissions.
Family & Family Passport level members receive 2 adult admissions & admissions for children under 18.
Family Grounds Pass members do not receive free admission to Holly Nights.

If I bought tickets for a certain night and realize I cannot attend, can I use the tickets for the other night?
No, you may only attend the night for which you purchased admission.

Is the event rain or shine?
Yes.

Are there other nights available besides the 4th & 5th?
No, Holly Nights only lasts two nights. We encourage those who cannot attend to sign up for Candlelight Tours later in December. Our decorations will stay up, so you can see the Manor House as it was for Holly Nights (with fewer crowds).

Candlelight Tours
2025-12-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Experience old-world holiday magic with Candlelight Tours at Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s country estate in Bucks County!

Wander through the ornately decorated Manor House and step back in time to a 17th century holiday feast hosted by William & Hannah Penn.

Admission is $9 adults, $7 seniors, and $5 children.

Tours are offered Friday, 12/19; Saturday, 12/20, and Sunday, 12/21. Tours will leave at 3 PM, 5 PM, & 6 PM.

Reservations are strongly encouraged as tours are limited to 25 visitors per tour. Reserve your tour by emailing info@pennsburymanor.org or calling 215-946-0400.

Site Closed for Christmas
2025-12-24 00:00, 2025-12-25 00:00

Site Closed for New Year’s
2025-12-31 00:00

Site Closed for the Winter
2026-01-01 - 2026-02-28

Telling the Whole Story: Interpreting Difficult Histories for America 250
2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
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 workshop is designed to help rural and local history organizations navigate and interpret the complex—and often uncomfortable—topics of race, religion, and nation-making in ways that are thoughtful, honest, and community-centered.
Join us for an engaging, practical session featuring regional leaders who are actively tackling these themes in their own institutions:

Race — Shirley Lee Corsey, Director of Gather Place Museum, will explore how museums can engage with the legacies of race and racism in our founding stories and local communities.
Nation-Making — Doug Miller from Pennsbury Manor will guide participants through the complexities of defining “America” in 1776 and who was included (and excluded) from that vision.
Religion — Devin Manzullo-Thomas, director of the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan Studies and author of Exhibiting Evangelicalism: Commemoration, Conservative Christianity, and Religion’s Presence of the Past, will discuss how museums can discuss issues of faith, spirituality, and ecclesiology around the 250th anniversary of America.

This workshop will include group discussions, real-life examples, and actionable tools to help you lead conversations at your site with confidence and care.

Tickets:
FREE For RHC Members
$25 NON-MEMBERS

Open For 2026 Visitors
2026-03-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Pennsbury Manor resumes regular operating hours starting on Sunday, March 1:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Grounds Only
Wednesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

Charter Day
2026-03-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
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 other local history organizations to learn more about their plans for America’s 250th.
This event is FREE to the public. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food bank.

In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
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, known as the “the Original People,” lived at liberty along the forests and inlets of the mid-Atlantic coast. Their way of life was profoundly disrupted by decades of European encroachment, displacement, and disease.
The episode then turns to the arrival of Quaker visionary William Penn, whose pursuit of religious freedom promised coexistence and tolerance. Yet in a colony already entangled with slavery, this program asks a critical question: could ideals of freedom truly take root in compromised soil?
Through film and conversation, Episode 1 invites audiences to reconsider how America’s earliest freedoms were imagined and who they were never meant to include.

In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
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: Land (1700–1763)
Episode 2 of In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America explores how land became both promise and pressure in colonial Pennsylvania. As religious freedom draws waves of immigrants to Philadelphia’s port, the colony’s growth depends on one critical condition: land must be sold to sustain settlement and repay mounting debts. Yet much of that land has not been formally acquired from Lenape sachems through treaty.
As economic strain intensifies, the episode examines how the Penn family—now led by William Penn’s sons—grapples with the moral and political consequences of expansion. Will they uphold their father’s vision of coexistence, or sacrifice principle for profit? Through film and conversation, Episode 2 invites audiences to consider how land, power, and broken promises shaped Philadelphia—and set enduring patterns in the making of America.
** Please sign-up to reserve your spot at this link.

Daphne's Birthday Party!
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
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 own birthday card, enjoy lawn games, visit with the animals (Daphne/horses/sheep), and watch 17th Century trade demonstrations.
Travelin’ Toms Coffee truck will be parked outside the Visitor’s Center.

Pennsbury Manor members are free.
Admission tickets: $9 Adults (12-64), $7 Seniors (65+), and $5 Children (3-11) or purchase a membership for unlimited visits and free tickets to Holly Nights (starts at just $40!). Tickets available at the door or PennsburyManor.org

SPONSOR: Thank you Shoprite of Fairless Hills for the cupcake donation

Closed
2026-04-05 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States

Living History Theater: Pemberton Funeral
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
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.

Open Hearth Cooking: Spring in the 17th Century
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
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 Beer Brewing Event
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
** 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 included in admission tickets.
And, please also join us for colonial beer brewing demonstrations and garden highlights!

Meet The Lenape & Sheep Shearing
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
** SPECIAL EVENT **
We hope you can join us at Pennsbury Manor on Sunday, May 3:
1:00 – 4:00pm: Meet The Lenape
Tribal members of the Federally recognized Delaware Tribe of Indians will be on site to tell the story of the Lenape.
1:00 – 4:00pm: 17th Century Trade Demonstrations
Watch 17th Century trade demonstrations including wool spinning, blacksmiths, and joyners.
2:30 – 4:00pm: Sheep Shearing
This annual process helps the flock get ready for the summer as well as keeps our spinners busy year round.
** All events are included in one admission fee: Adults $9 (12-64), Seniors $7 (65+), Children (3-11) $5. Please call with questions: 215-946-0400.

Living History Theater: Women’s Monthly Meeting
2026-05-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day by learning about the issues facing 17th century Quaker women.

Open-Hearth Cooking: 17th Century Dinner
2026-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
The cooks will prepare and present a complete seasonal dinner meal as it would have been served to William Penn.

Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00
Explore and experience the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.

Animals at Pennsbury Manor
2026-05-31 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.

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts that were done at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century.

Living History Theater: Germantown Protest
2026-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Francis Daniel Pastorius, a German Quaker, wrote a formal protest against slavery. Sit in on a historic Quaker meeting as slave owners and early abolitionists share their views on the institution of slavery in Pennsylvania.

Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a program in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
