Living history interpreter working on powder horns at Pottsgrove Manor.
(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.)
Visitors of all ages are invited to take part in the games
and amusements of colonial Pennsylvania and learn more about the museum with
events at Pottsgrove Manor throughout the summer!
Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join in the historic fun across the grounds of Pottsgrove Manor as all ages are invited to come and play historic games. Chase after a rolling hoop or challenge a friend to 9-pin bowling! Games of skill such as Graces or Quoits can be played throughout the day alongside familiar favorites such as cup-and-ball. Everyone can also test their colonial talents at ax throwing with a kid-safe foam set. Play every game and receive a take-home craft to keep the historic fun going!
The first floor of the museum will be open for self-guided tours along with the Museum Shop where many of the historic games are available for purchase.
Sports Day is weather dependent and is a suggested $2 donation per person.
Open House Days
Saturdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Each Saturday in August, Pottsgrove Manor welcomes the public to see collections objects up close and to discover the trades and skills of the past through Living History demonstrations. Join the curator to learn about Potts family items and peek into the secret compartments and cupboards of 18th century objects. Then return another week to talk with Living Historians about the trades and skills of the past. Every weekend has something different so be sure to find the schedule for Open House Days on our website or on social media.
The first floor of the museum will be open for self-guided tours along with the Museum Shop, which is fully stocked with books, souvenirs, and historic reproductions perfect for every history lover.
Open House days will be held rain or shine, there is a suggested $2 donation per person.
About Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor exemplifies the restrained elegance of early Georgian architecture popular with wealthy English gentry during the mid-18th-century. Built in 1752 for John Potts, ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, the mansion was situated on a nearly 1,000 acre plantation, which by 1762 included the town of “Pottsgrove.”
As a successful ironmaster and merchant, John Potts, was appointed Justice of the Peace and Judge on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. He was elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly from both Berks and Philadelphia Counties.
Although only four acres of original property remain today, Pottsgrove Manor has lost none of its original charm and architectural beauty. The sandstone exterior, elegant interior and fine furnishings reflect the eminence that the Potts family had attained before selling the property in 1783. The mansion has been restored to recreate the lifestyle and times of the Potts family. Pottsgrove Manor is open year-round for guided tours, as well as public programs, school tours, lectures, and workshops. A museum shop on site offers a wide selection of 18th century reproduction items, books, toys, and more.
Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street, Pottsgrove, PA 19464. (Near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422 near the Carousel at Pottsgrove and Manatawny Green Miniature Golf Course) Pottsgrove Manor is operated by the Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites. For more information, please call (610) 326-4014 or visit www.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor. Members of the public can also like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook or follow us on Instagram for updates
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