This was the country estate of William Penn. The 43-acre historic site contains the reconstructed 1683 manor house, a worker's cottage, a smokehouse, a bake-and-brew house, an icehouse, a blacksmith shop and stables. Farm animals and formal and kitchen gardens can also be seen. The buildings display 17th- and 18th-century artifacts. Costumed guides conduct tours of the manor. Events are held here throughout the year; picnicking is permitted in the pavilion. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. Phone for tour times and holiday schedule. Last tour begins 1 hour, 30 minutes before closing.
Location:
400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd, Morrisville Pennsylvania 19067
Telephone
215-946-0400
Other History nearby:
(New York City) Alice Austen House
(Philadelphia) American Swedish Historical Museum
(Philadelphia) Arch Street Meeting House
(Philadelphia) Atwater Kent Museum-Philadelphia History
(Philadelphia) B Free Franklin Post Office & Museum
(Princeton) Bainbridge House
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02/21 Coming to The Morrisville area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
Maryland Faerie Festival Darlington MD May10-12 The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries in an atmosphere and with entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature.
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