Pennsbury Sundays
Sunday Events
Sunday, August 31
1-4pm
Animals at Pennsbury
Meet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life.
Sunday, September 7
1-4pm
Historic Trades Demonstrations
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century. Our blacksmiths, joiners, and spinners will be eager to talk to about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.
Sunday, September 14
1-4pm
Living History Theater: Weather in Penn's Time
Just like today, weather was an important topic of conversation among people living in Pennsylvania in the 17th century. Hear about how it impacted their daily lives and affected travel and what they thought about unusual weather patterns!
Sunday, September 21
1-4pm
Open Hearth Cooking
The cooks will fire the bake oven to demonstrate the weekly baking of bread and more!
Sunday, September 28
1-4pm
Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights
Beer brewing and garden maintenance were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.
Sunday, October 5
1-4pm
Historic Trades Demonstrations
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century. Our blacksmiths, joiners, and spinners will be eager to talk to about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.
Sunday, October 12
1-4pm
Living History Theater: The Sotcher Wedding
You are cordially invited to attend the wedding of Mary Lofty and John Sotcher, caretakers of Pennsbury Manor.
Sunday, October 19
1-4pm
Open Hearth Cooking
Watch as the cooks prepare dishes that would have delighted the tables at Pennsbury Manor in the time of William Penn.
Sunday, November 16
1-4pm
Open Hearth Cooking
The cooks will reveal the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn's guests.
