Pennsbury Manor

Sunday Events

Sunday, April 7
1-4pm
Historic Trade Demonstrations

Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century. Our blacksmiths, joyners, and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time. Included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm. 

Sunday, April 14
Living History Theater
1-4pm

See the dramatization of a Burlington court case involving the beating of a female enslaved person. Listen to the conflicting opinions Quakers had in the 17th century. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Sunday, April 21
1-4pm
Open Hearth Cooking: The Bake Oven

The cooks will fire the bake oven to demonstrate the weekly baking of bread and more. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. 

Sunday, April 21
1-4pm
Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights

Brewing beer and maintaining a garden were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor.
 

Sunday, May 5
1-4pm
Historic Trade Demonstrations

Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century. Our blacksmiths, joyners, and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time. Included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm. 

Sunday, May 12
Living History Theater
1-4pm

What concerns did parents in the 17th century have in regard to their older children? Discuss the issues of raising children with William and Hannah Penn. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor.

Sunday, May 19
1-4pm
Open Hearth Cooking: White Meats, Cheese and Dairy

The grass is green, and the cows are being milked. the cooks will demonstrate 17th century receipts (recipes) using dairy products. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor.

Sunday, May 26
1-4pm
Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights

Brewing beer and maintaining a garden were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor.