For reservations to experience “nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a drum)” by Indigenous artist Nathan Young, please go to https://nkwiluntamen.com/

wig

Keep Your Wig On!

November 28th, 2012

We just got out new “William Penn” wig today, and we’re wiggin’ out!! Many thanks to Colonial Williamsburg’s Wig Shop, who constructed this wig along with another on display here Read More

17th century, 18th century, Bucks County, fashion, historic site, history, Pennsbury Manor, Pennsylvania, period clothing, wig, William Penn, williamsburg

Confessions of a Costumier,Exploring the Artifacts,Random Topics! Comments (0)

Confessions of a Costumier: Men’s Dressing Guide!

January 26th, 2012

Our Ladies’ Dressing Guide post back in September has been the most viewed featurette on this blog -wow!! I am really excited to finally be able to offer a follow-up for Read More

17th century, 18th century, breeches, coat, costume, cravat, dress, fashion, frock, historic site, justacorps, men's clothing, museum, Pennsylvania, period clothing, Philadelphia, stockings, waistcoat, wig, William Penn

Confessions of a Costumier Comments (1)

facebook

instagram

Meet Clover, Pennsbury’s Mother Goose. Clover’

Remembering, Sophia⁠ ⁠ Rest in peace Sophia, t

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

Come out for a tour tomorrow and join us for an Op

Load More Follow on Instagram

blog

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

tripadvisor

Upcoming Events

Sep
23