400 Pennsbury Memorial Road | Morrisville, PA 19067

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“It’s made of WHAT?”: Making 17th-Century Soap

October 20th, 2011

Back in August, recently retired volunteer Penny held a workshop to talk about her favorite hobby: making soap! Penny has been a volunteer at Pennsbury Manor since 1982 – wow! She Read More

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May
22

Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights

Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights | 1-4pm Brewing and gardening were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.

May
28

Plant Sale

Fill your planters and gardens with historic annuals and herbs! Our gardener has started a variety of flowers and herbs that William Penn likely enjoyed in his gardens. Come out from 10:00am-3:00pm to buy and take home a little piece of Pennsbury history.

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Animals at Pennsbury

Animals at Pennsbury | 1-4pm Our animal interpreters will be on hand to share stories and fun facts about the lives of animals at Pennsbury, past and present.

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