| 06/22/13 |
Brews & Bites at Pennsbury Manor
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
June 22, 2013
Visit the picturesque 43-acres of William Penn’s 17th century country estate and enjoy the tastings of local beer and food by JustFood. Enjoy recreated dishes from Gulielma Penn’s recipe book such as chicken fricassee over sweet corn & parsnip pancakes, lamb pie with apples & currants served over spinach tart, peachwood smoked pulled pork on brioche, apple cranberry bread pudding, macaroons, and more! Wander the grounds and watch 17th and 18th Century beer brewing...
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| 06/23/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Garden Highlights
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
June 23, 2013
Experience the glories of our 17th-century summer garden, where fragrance and color will delight your senses.
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| 06/30/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Animals at Pennsbury
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
June 30, 2013
Each animal at Pennsbury had an important role. Meet each animal and learn about their job.
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| 07/04/13 |
Site Open on Independence Day!
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
July 4, 2013
We are open on July 4th. Come to historic Pennsbury Manor and celebrate the 4th of July with us!
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| 07/07/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Historic Trades
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
July 7, 2013
Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as our joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
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07/08/13- 07/12/13 |
Colonial Camp I
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
July 8-July 12, 2013
Join Pennsbury Manor for our fun-filled Colonial Summer Camp. Want to learn what it was like during the 17th Century? Does writing in class make you daydream about writing with a quill pen? Have you ever been tempted to wash your laundry the colonial way? Then this is the camp for you! Campers will participate in learning colonial skills, arts and crafts, and games. Through Hands-on-History programs, campers learn about the animals, gardens, everyday life and communication during the 17th...
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| 07/14/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Living History Theater
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
July 14, 2013
Boundary Battle - William Penn and Lord Baltimore are engaged in a serious dispute regarding the boundary line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Shots have been fired! Will Quakers take up arms? How will the matter be decided?
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07/15/13- 07/19/13 |
Colonial Camp II
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
July 15-July 19, 2013
Join Pennsbury Manor for our fun-filled Colonial Summer Camp. Want to learn what it was like during the 17th Century? Does writing in class make you daydream about writing with a quill pen? Have you ever been tempted to wash your laundry the colonial way? Then this is the camp for you! Campers will participate in learning colonial skills, arts and crafts, and games. Through Hands-on-History programs, campers learn about the animals, gardens, everyday life and communication during the 17th...
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| 07/21/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Open Hearth Cooking
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
July 21, 2013
Stoneware crocks, bladders, vinegar, gally pots and sugar will abound as Pennsbury cooks preserve the harvest for the winter to come.
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| 07/28/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Garden Highlights
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
July 28, 2013
Spend some peaceful time in Penn’s kitchen garden as you learn about his gardeners and their work (and help out, if you want!).
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| 08/04/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Historic Trades
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
August 4, 2013
Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as our joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
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| 08/11/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Living History Theater
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
August 11, 2013
What’s new at Neshaminy? - The women of the Middletown Quaker Meeting met monthly to discuss matters of importance in the local community. What concerned them most in the late 17th Century?
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| 08/18/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Open Hearth Cooking:
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
August 18, 2013
The cooks at Pennsbury will select their most interesting 17th century receipts (recipes) to demonstrate to the public.
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| 08/25/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Garden Highlights
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
August 25, 2013
Spend some peaceful time in Penn's kitchen garden as you learn about his gardeners and their work
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| 09/01/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Historic Trades
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
September 1, 2013
Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as our joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
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| 09/08/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Living History Theater
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
September 8, 2013
The Caribbean Connection - Prior to the founding of Pennsylvania more Quakers lived in Barbados than any other English colony. Many prominent 17th century Quakers spent time in the Caribbean and built successful businesses there. Samuel Carpenter has just returned from the island and has gathered with friends to talk about the experience.
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| 09/15/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Open Hearth Cooking
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
September 15, 2013
Receipts of Gulielma Penn - The receipt (recipe) book of William Penn’s first wife was copied by hand and brought to this country by her son. Each cook will prepare a receipt from this manuscript.
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| 09/22/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Garden Highlights
Pennsbury Manor
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| 09/29/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Animals
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
September 29, 2013
Each animal at Pennsbury had an important role to play. Meet each animal and learn more about their job.
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| 10/06/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Historic Trades
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
October 6, 2013
Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as our joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
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| 10/13/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Living History Theater
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
October 13, 2013
Sotcher Wedding - Your presence is requested at the marriage of John Sotcher, the steward at Pennsbury Manor, and Mary Lofty, the Penn’s housekeeper. Observe late 17th century Quaker wedding customs, sign the wedding certificate, and chat with William Penn and other wedding guests.
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| 10/20/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Open Hearth Cooking
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
October 20, 2013
The bake oven will be fired and the aroma of bread will fill the Kitchen House as the Pennsbury cooks recreate a baking day in the 17th Century.
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| 10/27/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Family Halloween & Witch Trial
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
October 27, 2013
Enjoy trick-or-treating, fall activities, and games during this free event. Witch Trial: In 1684, Margaret Mattson was accused by her neighbors of witchcraft. William Penn presided over the trial. Is she guilty or innocent?
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| 11/17/13 |
Sundays at Pennsbury: Open Hearth Cooking
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
November 17, 2013
17th Century Confectioner - The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn’s more important guests.
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| 11/30/13 |
Wreaths & Greens Workshop
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
November 30, 2013
Make a fragrant evergreen wreath to take home. Our horticulturist will also share tips about how to prune and care for a variety of evergreen trees and shrubs in the home landscape. Bring Clippers. Pre-registration is required.
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12/05/13- 12/06/13 |
Holly Nights
Pennsbury Manor
Presented by Pennsbury Manor
at Pennsbury Manor
December 5-December 6, 2013
Experience the enchantment of Pennsbury by candlelight! A community tradition for over 25 years, this joyous feast for the senses offers crackling fires, hot-mulled cider, dancing shadows, and the merry sounds of carolers strolling the grounds. So gather friends and family. Come toss a green sprig on our Yule log bonfire, make your wish for the coming New Year. Step back into the glow of torches, candles, and luminaries…the bustle of colonial craftspeople (always happy to chat, mind...
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