Live History

POTTSTOWN, PA - Spend a casual summer Sunday afternoon at Pottsgrove Manor and enjoy the 18th century surroundings with volunteers that demonstrate colonial trades and pastimes.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21, and 28, Pottsgrove Manor’s costumed interpreters will live life the colonial way with activities including butter churning, needlework, gunsmithing, tape weaving, and more.  

Tours of the museum’s current exhibit, “Spirituous Liquors and Healthful Distillations: Alcohol in Colonial America” will also be available.

Guided tours of the manor house, including the exhibit, are available during regular museum hours. A donation of $2 per person is suggested.

Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department.  

Learn more about the museum hours, group and individual visits by calling 610-326-4014 or visit www.facebook.com/PottsgroveManor.