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Exploring the Artifacts: Giles Penn’s Portrait

January 5th, 2012

I love portraits of people. I can’t help but wonder about the lives behind the faces. When I was new at Pennsbury, I was told that the portrait in the Read More

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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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Zoom, Escape, Learn! is Pennsbury Manor’s Members-only virtual lecture series, being hosted on Wednesdays at 1:30pm on Zoom this winter. Each session will be hosted by a local museum professional. February 2 will feature Mike Connelly, Executive Director of the New Castle Historical Society….

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Tricks & Treats at the Manor

1:00-4:00pm Free Kids and their families are invited for a free afternoon of trick-or-treating, colonial games, cider-pressing, and more! You’ll also get to participate in a real Witch Trial and help decide the verdict! Pre-registration is required. Visit this link to reserve your tickets.