As the school year quickly shifts into high-gear and stores advertise their latest sales on backpacks and sneakers, the staff at Pennsbury can’t help but notice the differences between modern Read More
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Learning Your ABC’s and 123’s – A 17th-Century Education
“Education is the stamp Parents give their Children” – William Pen When we think of standards in education today, it is safe to say it has come a long way Read More
William’s World: Make Your Mark
“One drop of ink makes thousands, perhaps millions think…” – Lord Byron Although from different centuries, Lord Byron and William Penn shared a common tie: the fervent use of the quill pen Read More
17th Century Child-Rearing: It’s A Hard-Knock Life
Here at Pennsbury Manor we just finished our annual Colonial Summer Camp, and boy did they have fun! This summer camp features a number of activities that were common to Read More
Penn’s Pen: A Government of Freedom
On Sunday we honored William Penn’s early hopes for a land of freedom. Now we want to highlight the personal freedoms he made into law, just before sailing to his Read More
Penn’s Pen: Caretaker of a New World
In honor of our upcoming Independence Day, we thought it fitting to share some of William Penn’s thoughts. In the letter excerpt below, Penn had just received the Charter from King Charles II and Read More
William’s World: Ode to the Springtime Milkmaid!
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
Penn’s Pen: Getting Arrested, Quaker-Style
In November of 1667, William Penn, a freshly converted Quaker, was arrested with18 other Quakers in County Cork, Ireland. Christopher Rye, the Mayor of Cork, was well-known for his persecution Read More