(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.)
Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites invites
the public to attend upcoming events hosted at its historic sites in February.
These events are family friendly and are low or no cost to attend, reservations
are recommended.
Pennypacker Mills - Valentine's Workshop for Kids
Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to Noon – $5 per child
5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, kids are invited to Pennypacker Mills to create four fabulous Valentine crafts to share. Kids can make a “beary” special card to share, a “Home is Where the Heat Is” house-shaped fridge magnet, a colorful tissue heart to hang, and a Victorian fan. This workshop takes place in the Classroom Building, just above the Pennypacker Mills mansion.
Children ages 5-10 years old, accompanied by one adult are invited to pre-register for this fun workshop. Call (610) 287-9349 to make your reservation, no walk-ins will be accepted, and all materials are supplied.
Peter Wentz Farmstead - Holy Smokehouse!
Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - free admission
2030 Shearer Road (East of intersection of Routes 73 & 363), Lansdale
Winters were harsh in the 18th century, and the Wentz family prepared with plenty of provisions. Without refrigeration, colonial families found other ways to preserve food. Visit our Smokehouse to learn how meats were flavored, cured, and preserved at an 18th century farm.
Then check out our Summer Kitchen to see how those provisions were used. Our cooks will be demonstrating open-hearth cooking and baking in our beehive bake oven. Find out what types of food a family like the Wentzes ate this time of year as you enjoy the sights and smells of good home cooking!
Pottsgrove Manor - Historic Quilts with Ellen Endslow
Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m. - $2 per person suggested donation
100 West King Street, Pottstown
Join us for a talk with Ellen Endslow, Director of Collections at Chester County History Center. Learn about the 175+ pieces in their collection, spanning the late 1700s to early 1900s—a small part of the southeastern Pennsylvania quilting heritage. Endslow will also share discoveries from the Chester County Quilt Documentation Project, which captured images and information on more than 1,000 quilts in the region. If you’re an experienced quilter or just curious about this unique art form, come visit Pottsgrove Manor to hear what stories are in every stitch!
About Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites offer wonderful opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy various natural resources, participate in educational and recreational opportunities, and appreciate our historic past. Whether you are a bike enthusiast, a lover of antiques, or just want a quiet space for a family picnic, there is something for you throughout our facilities.
Montgomery County owns and/or manages more than 6,000 acres of public open space which includes nine parks, five historic sites, and nearly 100 miles of regional trails. These areas include over 125 historic and non-historic structures, playgrounds, a fish ladder, a working historic canal lock, a wildlife center, and an archives/artifact collection of over 53,000 pieces. Our parks, trails, and historic sites combined are enjoyed by over 2 million visitors each year. Park lands include fishing opportunities, environmental education programs, hiking, boat rentals, pavilions, and more. Our trail systems and connections have been noted as some of the finest trails in the country, with the goal of all Montgomery County residents being no further than a few miles from their home to a trail experience. The historic sites preserve such things as the collection of a Pennsylvania governor, a Pennsylvania German farmstead, a colonial ironmaster’s home and the first American home of John James Audubon, a National Landmark.
See also:
Registration is Open for Spring Master Naturalist Training Course at Norristown Farm Park
Pennypacker Mills Presents: Traveling on the Perkiomen Railroad
Montco Historic Homes Offer Holiday Tours and Events
Green Lane Park Announces November Educational Programs
Pottsgrove Manor Welcomes Dan Graham to Share Iron History
