Pennsbury Manor

The cooks will be preparing and presenting a complete seasonal dinner as it would be served to the Governor and his guests. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30…

Meet the First People of Pennsylvania, the Lenape. Hear their stories, dance their dances. Pennsbury is proud to again host the federally recognized descendants of the Lenape (The Delaware tribe of Indians) for an afternoon of cultural programming. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of…

The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn’s guests. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

Still life paintings featuring food were popular in Penn’s time. Enjoy a hot seasonal beverage while learning to paint a 17th century holiday feast! Materials and instruction provided.

Make a fragrant evergreen wreath to take home. Please bring clippers with you. Limited to 12 people per session. Sessions from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00- 3:00.

Create beautiful and unique gifts—or decorate your own tree—with handmade ornaments that capture the spirit of the holidays and release your creativity. Join our educators for this fun, hands-on class (that’s even more fun with a friend!) Materials are included for the class as well as for you to take home and continue creating! Run…

Experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight. This joyous feast for the senses offers crackling fires, hot-mulled cider, dancing shadows, and the merry sounds of carolers strolling the grounds. Step back into the glow of candles and lanterns… the bustle of colonial craftspeople… and the good cheer of noels and wassailing songs. So, gather…

Experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight. This joyous feast for the senses offers crackling fires, hot-mulled cider, dancing shadows, and the merry sounds of carolers strolling the grounds. Step back into the glow of candles and lanterns… the bustle of colonial craftspeople… and the good cheer of noels and wassailing songs. So, gather…

Experience holiday magic through candlelight tours of the Manor House. Come and see the themed decorations throughout the Manor House and take a tour by the flickering light of candles. Join us Friday December 13th, Saturday December 14th, Friday December 27th or Saturday December 28th to experience William Penn’s home in the warm glow of…