Montgomery County Commissioners Dr. Val Arkoosh and Ken Lawrence tour the Peter Wentz Farmstead on Juneteenth.
In May, the Peter Wentz Farmstead was officially recognized by the National Parks Service as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program historic site, joining 681 other historical sites who have received the same designation across the country.
With the shine of the designation still fresh, the farmstead held a series of special tours on Saturday in honor of the Juneteenth holiday and celebration. Included in the tour was the story of Jack — an enslaved person who sought and escaped to free from the farm in the 18th century.
North Penn Now photographer Bob Kelly was on site to take some photos of the tour, as well as an appearance by Montgomery County Commissioners Dr. Val Arkoosh and Ken Lawrence. Check out the gallery below.
See also:
Photos: Nearly 1,000 Students Graduate With North Penn High School Class Of 2021
Photos: Upper Gwynedd Police Debut New RUDD Trailer
Photos: Ambler NAACP, Area Police Departments Host Community Softball Game
Photos: Lansdale Borough Honors Their Fallen On Memorial Day
Photos: Elm Terrace, First Responders Celebrate Hazel Rowles 105th Birthday
