Welcome to Pennsbury Manor Home of William Penn Founder of Pennsylvania William Penn lived here from and

OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson you will be able to compare life as we know it to how it was during the time of William Penn’s life. By the end of this lesson you will be able to compare life as we know it to how it was during the time of William Penn’s life. You will know how William Penn obtained the land we now call Pennsylvania why he named it Pennsylvania. You will know how William Penn obtained the land we now call Pennsylvania why he named it Pennsylvania. You will recognize the different people who lived at the plantation and what their roles were. You will recognize the different people who lived at the plantation and what their roles were. * Go through the slides reading each one. Be sure to take notes as you go along. * Look for this symbol for questions to think about as you travel through the plantation DIRECTIONS

* To settle a debt with William Penn’s father, King Charles II granted William Penn wooded land in America * Pennsbury Manor located here * William Penn wanted Pennsylvania to be a home for representative government, ethnic diversity, Quakers and others seeking religious freedom. Although the king gave him the land he respected the Native American Lenni Lenape Indians enough to pay them for it as well. Pennsylvania Charter 1681 King Charles II William Penn

Penn’s Woods Pennsylvania is not actually named for William Penn. Quakers did not name things after themselves. Pennsylvania is not actually named for William Penn. Quakers did not name things after themselves. William Penn wanted to name his new colony “Sylvania” or woods. The King insisted that he name it Pennsylvania to honor William’s father. They compromised with Pennsylvania William Penn wanted to name his new colony “Sylvania” or woods. The King insisted that he name it Pennsylvania to honor William’s father. They compromised with Pennsylvania

Animals on the Plantation Animals on the Plantation Animals were an essential part of the plantation. Horses used for transportation Cows were used to do work on the farm and their milk was used for making cheese BUT not for drinking Sheep wool was needed for yarn to make clothing or blankets

Travel to and from Philadelphia This river played an important role at Pennsbury Manor. To get back and forth from Philadelphia it was faster to take the boat than it would be to ride a horse. On a good day you could catch the tide go out and make it to Philadelphia in about 5 hours. If you took a horse to travel the roads that were not even passable by carriage it would take 2 days. The front of the home faces the river. Trees were planted in rows, and the garden was modeled after an English garden. Even though Quakers were not supposed to be concerned with appearances, William Penn wanted a regal entrance when guests arrived from Philadelphia. This is a replica of the barge (boat) used to travel the river What river is the plantation located near? The Delaware River

Sam’s Closet. Even though William Penn said he was against slavery, slaves did live on the plantation. This is what the slaves quarters or “closet” would look like. They were given a fleece blanket, small mattress, an extra shirt and a basket for any personal items. Sam was the name of the last slave to live at Pennsbury Manor.

Lenni Lenape Indians * William Penn was very respectful and friendly to the Lenni Lenape Indians. They were frequent guests at the plantation. They often traded furs for fishing hooks or other metals. FURS FOR TRADING What other things do you think the Lenni Lenape’s wanted to trade for? Guns for hunting

Hannah and William’s Private Areas Together William and Hannah had seven children. Only one was born in Pennsylvania, “John the American” he was called. The others were born when they were in England. Hannah Penn was William’s wife. She once wrote a letter to her mother saying, “I am sitting here looking at the river so beautiful, and yet I am still so lonely.” Hannah & William’s Bedroom Hannah’s parlor overlooking the Delaware River

SELF QUIZ 1.This sheep was important to the plantation because___. A.People drank it’s milk B.People could ride it to Philadelphia C. It’s fur was used to make yarn and clothing 2. William Penn did not own any slaves at Pennsbury Manor. True or False 3.Pennsylvania is named after it’s founder William Penn True or False 4.Pennsbury Manor was the first home to use a refrigerator indoors True or False 5.William Penn became friends with which Indian tribe? A.Iroquis B.Lenni Lenape C. Sioux D. Navajo Answer Key 1. C4.False 2. False5.B 3. False