The third installment of “Shippen Talks” will feature Dr. Scott Paul Gordon of Historic Jacobsburg (PA). Dr. Gordon will be discussing Historic Jacobsburg, the Henry family, gun-manufacturing, and their relation to the Oxford Furnace and Shippen Manor. This talk will take place in the lower dining room, accessible from the lower east porch.
There is limited on-site parking. Please visit Warren200.com for more information pertaining to parking, accessibility, and more.
This is family-friendly programming and is free of charge. Docents (Friends of Shippen) collect donations from visitors and all monies are used for projects at the museum.
Shippen Manor
Shippen Manor is a c.1754 iron master’s residence built by Dr. William Shippen, Sr. The Shippens were socially prominent members of a wealthy Philadelphia family. The museum offers guided tours on the 1st and 2nd Sundays from May to December, except on holidays.