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William’s World: To Butter and Beyond

July 23rd, 2012

Just as in the time of William Penn, the work was never done, and so too do we find our fourth post in regards to Dairying! Our first posts covered the Read More

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William’s World: Hi-Ho the Dairy-O!

June 13th, 2012

“My cow is a commonwealth to me… for she allows myself, my wife and son for to banquet ourselves withal.” ~ Food in Early Modern England A while back, we posted Read More

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William’s World: Ode to the Springtime Milkmaid!

April 26th, 2012

The Milkmaid, Jan Vermeer, 1657-8 I really don’t like to milk cows. I can’t stand to churn butter. I know this is a shocking admission from a so-called history Read More

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Meet Clover, Pennsbury’s Mother Goose. Clover’

Meet Clover, Pennsbury’s Mother Goose. Clover’s white feathers are the clear giveaway in a gaggle of gray-feathered birds. Clover is a 10-year-old Embden goose, a large breed commonly used for meat. She is the boss who keeps the other ladies in check when they are causing trouble. Some might call our geese nosey, but we like to describe them as inquisitive. They don’t want to be left out of the action!⁠
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Unfortunately, Clover had a medical emergency that required life-saving surgery. The procedure was successful, but she now requires specialty medication to treat her condition. While we are cautiously optimistic, Clover may need to undergo further procedures in the future. With your generosity we will be able to give Clover the medical care she needs. ⁠
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Remembering, Sophia⁠ ⁠ Rest in peace Sophia, t

Remembering, Sophia⁠
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Rest in peace Sophia, the retired Matriarch of Pennsbury Manor. At 15-year-old, she was the most senior member of our flock. This distinguished lady put in her time as leader of the flock and has recently passed on. She was a purebred Lincoln Long-wool, considered to be the most desirable breed for wool textiles. One look at her long locks and rich silver coloring, and it was clear Sophia was meant for the runway. ⁠
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We will miss you, Sophia.

Meet Roger, the stoic leader. Roger is a bit of a

Meet Roger, the stoic leader. Roger is a bit of a contradiction. He is introverted while his brother Michael is extroverted. While Michael basks in the spotlight when he’s around people, Roger prefers to stay in the background. Despite his shy personality, Roger is the leader of the oxen team. This means that when the oxen are yoked, he listens out for directions and makes the turns. ⁠
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We monitor Roger’s diet to prevent them from getting too heavy for their achy joints. While we like to keep Michael and Roger on the lighter side, between the two of them they consume roughly 15,000 pounds of hay each year! Your donation will go a long way to giving Roger a long, happy life. ⁠
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Come out for a tour tomorrow and join us for an Op

Come out for a tour tomorrow and join us for an Open-hearth Cooking demonstration! The bake oven will be fired for the baking of coffins and pyes. Visit with the cooks and learn what a coffin was in the 17th century.⁠
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Tour times are 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm.

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Welcome Michael and Roger! October 1, 2021
Pennsbury Manor has some new residents! We are pleased to introduce our members, volunteers, visitors, and the rest of the Pennsbury community to Michael and Roger, two oxen who are Read More
Good Old Fashioned Clean: Five Facts about Colonial Soap by Kelly White May 13, 2020
While colonists may not have bathed as often as most modern people, they still performed basic sanitary practices. Read on to learn about how 17th–century folk made soap. 1. Good Read More

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Autumn Arts: Still Life Paint and Sip For all skill levels.

Bring your favorite beverage and paint along step by step as we create our own 17th century- inspired still life. Materials provided.

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Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights

The brewing of beer as well as maintaining a garden 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.

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Historic Trade Demonstrations

Come and witness some of the trades and crafts that were done 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.

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