Celebrate the holiday season with a night of festivities at Pennypacker Mills! Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas past with musicians on the porch, Victorian decorations throughout the historic mansion, clear toy candy making demonstrations in the kitchen, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. A spectacular holiday experience for the whole family! Please note that the historic mansion will be CLOSED prior to 2pm on December 13.

Enjoy a free afternoon of old-fashioned fall fun as kids make crafts, paint pumpkins, shuck corn, and press apples into cider. The whole family is welcome to play games, complete a scavenger hunt, and take a hayride around the meadow. Please note that the historic mansion will be CLOSED on October 18th.

Local author on dark history, Jennifer Green, will present on ordinary poisons in the Victorian Era at the Pennypacker Mills Classroom Building. From arsenic wallpaper to radium water, tutus to soda, explore the different historical ways that everyday objects could kill. Pre-registration preferred by calling (610) 287-9349.

Spend a summer afternoon playing games at Pennypacker Mills! Visitors are invited to play croquet, graces, ring toss, and many more old-fashioned lawn and tabletop games. The Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia will play a full game of baseball using 1860s rules, uniforms, and equipment. Fun for the whole family!

Lincoln's commitment to the preservation of the Union matched his compassion for those who fought to save it. No stranger to hard work or to overcoming obstacles, Lincoln enables audiences to experience the depth of his heart as well as his quick mind. All ages are welcome at these outdoor performances. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The mansion is open for tours prior to the performances, with the last tour of the day beginning at 3pm.

Experience the Civil War with local musician Charlie Zahm who tells the story of the 69th New York State Militia's Irish Brigade through music. All ages are welcome at these outdoor performances. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The historic mansion is open for tours prior to the performances, with the last tour of the day beginning at 3pm.

Sojourner Truth's unwavering commitment to equality and women's rights resonates with modern and historic audiences alike. Experience a stirring performance of a unique historic moment. All ages are welcome at these outdoor performances. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The historic mansion is open for tours prior to the performance, with the last tour beginning at 3pm.

Experience a Revolutionary War encampment at the Pennypacker Mills! This weekend of history and excitement will feature live demonstrations, musicians, speakers, and much more. There will be activities for the whole family. Check out our website for more information.

Join us on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. EST, when Dr. Robert F. Smith, Provost of Valley Forge Military College, will deliver a lecture titled "Washingtonburg Arsenal and its Role in Military Manufacturing in the American Revolution" at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). The lecture will explore the critical role played by the Washingtonburg Arsenal in providing munitions and artillery for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Dr.

Monday, July 7 thru Friday July 11 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Peter Wentz Farmstead's Colonial Camp 2025 Have you ever dreamed of traveling into the past? Well, we may not have a time machine, but we’ve got the next best thing. Join us this summer for the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Colonial Camp, where you can step back into the eighteenth century and live like a colonial farmer for a week! This year’s Colonial Camp will run from July 7th to July 11th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.