MORRISVILLE, PA —Fifty people from 27 countries are now citizens of the United States.
Pennsbury Manor was the scene Thursday of what organizers bill as “one of the most unique swearing-in ceremonies in the country.”
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The 50 people completed the naturalization process, took the Oath of Allegiance, and became U.S. citizens at Pennsbury Manor, the riverfront home of Pennsylvania founder William Penn, during a ceremony Thursday morning on the manor’s river court in front of the Manor House.
Washington Crossing’s DAR chapter will provide refreshments for new citizens and their families.
The private ceremony included a rendition of the National Anthem, welcoming remarks from Historic Site Administrator Doug Miller, an administration of the oath of allegiance to the United States, the first pledge of allegiance as new citizens, remarks from Bucks County Bar Association President Tyler Tomlinson, and remarks from one of the new citizens.
“This ceremony has become a signature event for Pennsbury Manor and one that all of us on staff look forward to immensely all year long,” Miller said.
“Over 340 years ago, William Penn established a colony that embraced a broad group of religions and people from diverse backgrounds and countries,” he said. “This year, we see the continuation of Penn’s legacy in the accomplishments and hopes of these new citizens of our United States.”
William Penn lived at this beautiful 17th-century estate when he drafted his famous “Charter of Privileges” outlining principles of religious tolerance, natural rights, and political fairness — democratic ideals later enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. By Penn’s design, Pennsylvania became America’s most diverse colony and the basis for the American “melting pot.”
At Pennsbury Manor today, Penn’s robust legacy lives on and inspires the surrounding community through history-making and history-celebrating events throughout the year.
About Pennsbury Manor
Pennsbury Manor is the 43-acre reconstructed estate of William Penn in Pennsylvania. Penn purchased the land for his home from Pennsylvania’s first people, the Lenape. Today, the site is operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with the assistance of the 501(c)(3) Pennsbury Society.
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Publish date : 2024-07-26 09:25:00
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