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William Penn's 17th Century country estate along the Delaware River. This reconstructed, 43-acre plantation, abounding with country life, features manor house with period furnishings, outbuildings, livestock and gardens.

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    Pennsbury Manor

    400 Pennsbury Memorial Road
    Morrisville, PA 19067

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  • Current Events

    05/27/12

    Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor May 27, 2012 Delight in the sights and smells of the summer garden as the gardeners describe their work.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/03/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 3, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    06/08/12	4th Annual Dine Around the Manor Pennsbury Manor 4th Annual Dine Around the Manor Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 8, 2012 Come enjoy a progressive dinner with food and drinks stationed in various buildings around the 43-acre site. Watch the cooks during an on-going 17th century cooking demonstration, be entertained by strolling musicians, and end the evening in the Visitor Center with dessert, a basket raffle, and live auction. Reservations are required by May 25.
    06/10/12	Living History Theater - John and Mary Sotcher: May 1702. Pennsbury Manor Living History Theater - John and Mary Sotcher: May 1702. Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 10, 2012 Married last fall, and currently responsible for taking care of Pennsbury while William Penn is in England, John and Mary have many concerns. Let’s check in on the newlyweds and see what’s happening in their lives.
    06/17/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 17, 2012 Dairying: Watch the cooks prepare cheese and cheese related receipts (recipes) and learn about milk in the 17th Century.
    06/24/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 24, 2012 Experience the glories of the 17th-century summer garden, where fragrance and color will delight your senses.
    07/01/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 1, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    07/08/12	Living History Theatre - The Request Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre - The Request Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 8, 2012 Preparations are underway for doing the laundry when Jack, one of William Penn’s slaves, finds out that his wife, Parthenia, is going to be sold and shipped to Barbados. What happens next?
    07/15/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 15, 2012 Preserving the Harvest Stoneware crocks, bladders, vinegar, gally pots and sugar will abound as Pennsbury cooks preserve the harvest for the winter to come.
    07/22/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 22, 2012 Spend some peaceful time in Penn’s kitchen garden as you learn about his gardeners and their work (and help out, if you want!).
    07/29/12	Animals at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor Animals at Pennsbury Manor Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 29, 2012 Each animal at Pennsbury had an important role to play. Meet each animal and learn more about their job.
    08/05/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 5, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    08/12/12	Living History Theatre - The Germantown Protest of 1688 Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre - The Germantown Protest of 1688 Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 12, 2012 Listen in on the first documented protest against slavery in America during this historic gathering at the Germantown meetinghouse.
    08/19/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 19, 2012 Dutch Foodway Traditions. The culinary traditions of the Dutch will be highlighted at the hearth as they were part of the culinary landscape of early Pennsylvania.
    08/26/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 26, 2012 Spend some peaceful time in Penn’s kitchen garden as you learn about his gardeners and their work.
    09/02/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 2, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    09/09/12	Living History Theatre Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 9, 2012 The Trial of Derek Claasen On May 8th, 1692, the body of a man was found in a Bucks County creek. Follow the murder investigation and see where it leads.
    09/16/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 16, 2012 French Foodway Traditions - With the arrival of the French Huguenots to Pennsylvania came French cuisine. French receipts (recipes) will be prepared at the hearth.
    09/23/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 23, 2012 View the fall garden, and listen as the gardeners describe their work.
    09/30/12	Animals at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor Animals at Pennsbury Manor Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 30, 2012 Each animal at Pennsbury had an important role to play. Meet each animal and learn more about their job.
    10/07/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 7, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    10/14/12	Living History Theatre Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 14, 2012 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.
    10/21/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 21, 2012 The bake oven will be fired and the aroma of bread will fill the Bake and Brew as the Pennsbury cooks recreate a baking day in the 17th century.
    10/28/12	Witch Trial Pennsbury Manor Witch Trial Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 28, 2012 Witch Trial In 1684, Margaret Mattson was accused by her neighbors of witchcraft. William Penn presided over the trial. Is she guilty or innocent?
    11/18/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor November 18, 2012 Pennsylvania German Foodway Traditions: With Penn’s visit to the Palatinate, he encouraged these Germans to settle in Pennsylvania and with them came their foodway traditions. The cooks will prepare several of these receipts and compare them with English traditions.
    12/06/12- 12/07/12	Holly Nights Pennsbury Manor Holly Nights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor December 6-December 7, 2012 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,...

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/27/12

    Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor May 27, 2012 Delight in the sights and smells of the summer garden as the gardeners describe their work.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/03/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 3, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    06/08/12	4th Annual Dine Around the Manor Pennsbury Manor 4th Annual Dine Around the Manor Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 8, 2012 Come enjoy a progressive dinner with food and drinks stationed in various buildings around the 43-acre site. Watch the cooks during an on-going 17th century cooking demonstration, be entertained by strolling musicians, and end the evening in the Visitor Center with dessert, a basket raffle, and live auction. Reservations are required by May 25.
    06/10/12	Living History Theater - John and Mary Sotcher: May 1702. Pennsbury Manor Living History Theater - John and Mary Sotcher: May 1702. Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 10, 2012 Married last fall, and currently responsible for taking care of Pennsbury while William Penn is in England, John and Mary have many concerns. Let’s check in on the newlyweds and see what’s happening in their lives.
    06/17/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 17, 2012 Dairying: Watch the cooks prepare cheese and cheese related receipts (recipes) and learn about milk in the 17th Century.
    06/24/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 24, 2012 Experience the glories of the 17th-century summer garden, where fragrance and color will delight your senses.
    07/01/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 1, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    07/08/12	Living History Theatre - The Request Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre - The Request Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 8, 2012 Preparations are underway for doing the laundry when Jack, one of William Penn’s slaves, finds out that his wife, Parthenia, is going to be sold and shipped to Barbados. What happens next?
    07/15/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 15, 2012 Preserving the Harvest Stoneware crocks, bladders, vinegar, gally pots and sugar will abound as Pennsbury cooks preserve the harvest for the winter to come.
    07/22/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 22, 2012 Spend some peaceful time in Penn’s kitchen garden as you learn about his gardeners and their work (and help out, if you want!).
    07/29/12	Animals at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor Animals at Pennsbury Manor Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor July 29, 2012 Each animal at Pennsbury had an important role to play. Meet each animal and learn more about their job.
    08/05/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 5, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    08/12/12	Living History Theatre - The Germantown Protest of 1688 Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre - The Germantown Protest of 1688 Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 12, 2012 Listen in on the first documented protest against slavery in America during this historic gathering at the Germantown meetinghouse.
    08/19/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 19, 2012 Dutch Foodway Traditions. The culinary traditions of the Dutch will be highlighted at the hearth as they were part of the culinary landscape of early Pennsylvania.
    08/26/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor August 26, 2012 Spend some peaceful time in Penn’s kitchen garden as you learn about his gardeners and their work.
    09/02/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 2, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    09/09/12	Living History Theatre Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 9, 2012 The Trial of Derek Claasen On May 8th, 1692, the body of a man was found in a Bucks County creek. Follow the murder investigation and see where it leads.
    09/16/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 16, 2012 French Foodway Traditions - With the arrival of the French Huguenots to Pennsylvania came French cuisine. French receipts (recipes) will be prepared at the hearth.
    09/23/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 23, 2012 View the fall garden, and listen as the gardeners describe their work.
    09/30/12	Animals at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor Animals at Pennsbury Manor Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 30, 2012 Each animal at Pennsbury had an important role to play. Meet each animal and learn more about their job.
    10/07/12	Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor Historic Trades Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 7, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.
    10/14/12	Living History Theatre Pennsbury Manor Living History Theatre Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 14, 2012 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.
    10/21/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 21, 2012 The bake oven will be fired and the aroma of bread will fill the Bake and Brew as the Pennsbury cooks recreate a baking day in the 17th century.
    10/28/12	Witch Trial Pennsbury Manor Witch Trial Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 28, 2012 Witch Trial In 1684, Margaret Mattson was accused by her neighbors of witchcraft. William Penn presided over the trial. Is she guilty or innocent?
    11/18/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor Open Hearth Cooking Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor November 18, 2012 Pennsylvania German Foodway Traditions: With Penn’s visit to the Palatinate, he encouraged these Germans to settle in Pennsylvania and with them came their foodway traditions. The cooks will prepare several of these receipts and compare them with English traditions.
    12/06/12- 12/07/12	Holly Nights Pennsbury Manor Holly Nights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor December 6-December 7, 2012 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,...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/20/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor
    05/13/12	Living History Theatre - Orphans’ Court Pennsbury Manor
    05/08/12	Penn and the Indians Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
    05/06/12	Historic Trades & Sheep Shearing Pennsbury Manor
    04/29/12	Animals at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    04/22/12	Garden Highlights Pennsbury Manor
    04/15/12	Open Hearth Cooking Pennsbury Manor
    03/11/12	Charter Day Pennsbury Manor
    12/10/11	Wreaths & Greens Workshop at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    12/01/11- 12/02/11	Holly Nights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    11/20/11	Open Hearth Cooking: The Cook's Choice Pennsbury Manor
    10/30/11	Living History Theater: Witch Trial Pennsbury Manor
    10/23/11	Cider Making at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    10/16/11	Open Hearth Cooking: The Bake Oven Pennsbury Manor
    10/09/11	Living History Theater: The Sotcher Wedding Pennsbury Manor
    10/02/11	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    09/25/11	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    09/18/11	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Is it Pudding? Pennsbury Manor
    09/11/11	Living History Theater: The Departure Pennsbury Manor
    09/04/11	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    08/28/11	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    08/21/11	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Summer in the 17th Century Pennsbury Manor
    08/14/11	Living History Theater: Penn Mead Trial Pennsbury Manor
    08/07/11	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    07/31/11	Animals at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    07/25/11- 07/29/11	Colonial Camp Pennsbury Manor
    07/24/11	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    07/17/11	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Preserving the Harvest Pennsbury Manor
    07/11/11- 07/15/11	Colonial Camp Pennsbury Manor
    07/10/11	Living History Theater: Tavern Life Pennsbury Manor
    07/03/11	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    06/26/11	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    06/19/11	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Dairying Pennsbury Manor
    06/12/11	Living History Theater: Voyage of the Submission Pennsbury Manor
    06/05/11	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    05/29/11	Animals at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    05/22/11	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    05/15/11	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration - 17th Century Confectioner Pennsbury Manor
    05/08/11	Living History Theater: A Day in the Best Kitchen Pennsbury Manor
    05/01/11	Sheepshearing & Historic Trades Pennsbury Manor
    04/17/11	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration - Spring in the 17th Century Pennsbury Manor
    04/10/11	Living History Theater: The Trial of Judith Roe Pennsbury Manor
    04/03/11	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    10/31/10	Living History Theater: Witch Trial at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    10/24/10	Cider Making at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    10/17/10	Open Hearth Cooking at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    10/10/10	Living History Theater: The Sotcher Wedding at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    10/03/10	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    09/30/10	Dine Around the Manor at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    09/26/10	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    09/19/10	Open Hearth Cooking at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    09/12/10	Living History Theater: Pennsbury’s Runaway Servant Pennsbury Manor
    09/05/10	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    08/22/10	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    08/15/10	Open Hearth Cooking: Preserving the Harvest at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    08/08/10	Living History Theater: West Jersey Quaker, James Wills, accused of beating his slave to death Pennsbury Manor
    08/01/10	Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    07/25/10	Garden Highlights at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor
    07/18/10	Open Hearth Cooking: Preserving the Harvest at Pennsbury Manor Pennsbury Manor

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