A step back in time to the turn of the 20th century in a home filled with the original antiques in the collection of Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker who lived at Pennypacker Mills from 1900-1916. Besides being governor of Pennsylvania from 1903-1907, he was an internationally-known collector interested in all aspects of early Pennsylvania history, German and Dutch settlers, native Americans, the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, as well as family history. Originally constructed about 1720, the mansion was redesigned and enlarged by architect Arthur Brockie in 1901 to reflect a country gentleman’s lifestyle. The 1900s History Center in the restored barn offers opportunites for hands-on activites at the General Store & Post Office, transportation center with carriages, wagons, and trains, and communications area with telegraph "texting." Activities throughout the year include exhibits, workshops, and special events. Large group and school tours are requested to call in advance to schedule visits. First floor of mansion and restrooms are handicap accessible. Picnic tables are available, as well as a Classroom building with a kitchenette that is available for rentals that holds 40 people.
