Brews And Bites Fundraiser At Pennsbury Manor Saturday

MORRISVILLE, PA — The historic Pennsbury Manor will hold its annual Brews & Bites fundraising event on Saturday, featuring craft beer tastings from breweries in and around Bucks County, food, and music.

The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Organizers said the fundraiser will offer 17th Century brewing demonstrations live on the grounds of Pennsbury Manor on the banks of the Delaware River.

Among the breweries attending are: Newtown Brewing Company, Ship Bottom Brewery, Odd Logic Brewing Co., Blackledge Research Winery, Second Sin Brewing Company, Bitchin' Kitten Brewing, Naked Brewing Company.

Food trucks include: Smokin Rev and Lady Q's Gourmet Barbeque, and Lil Trents Grille. Music will be performed by August, a Motown and Classic Rock 'n' Roll band.

"This event is ideal for beer lovers and history buffs alike. Brews & Bites is definitely one of Pennsbury Manor's most anticipated fundraising events," said Zachary Brian Long, a museum educator at the Pennsbury Manor. "Guests are treated to the best of both worlds as they savor delicious craft beers while listening to live bands as they explore the stunning historic grounds of Pennsbury Manor. The food trucks are very popular too. It's going to be a fantastic event."

All Brews & Bites attendees must be 21 to participate.

Advance tickets are required and can be purchased online for the event through Eventbrite by clicking here.

Pennsbury Manor is also hosting a summer colonial camp.

The camp will be held on July 17-21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From the manor house to the stable, campers will explore and learn from the entire site and our team of living history experts. Reservations are required and space is limited.

Call 215-946-0400 or email info@pennsburymanor.org to register. Suggested ages for the camp are 6-8.

About Pennsbury Manor

Pennsbury Manor is a reconstruction of William Penn's country estate set on 43 picturesque acres along the Delaware River in Morrisville. As the only site in the nation dedicated to preserving the historical significance of William Penn, Pennsbury Manor brings the past into the present by telling the stories of the colonists, servants, enslaved people, and Native Americans who lived on this land.

The Manor House at Pennsbury Manor is furnished with a collection of late 17th-century furniture and objects, while the outbuildings contain reproductions that allow visitors to experience history through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Its gardens contain heritage plants, and its stables house the resident farm animals who represent their colonial counterparts.