Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM

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Nov. 20th - Jan. 6th

The galleries will highlight antique Christmas ornaments of the early 20th century along with some ornaments and glass icicles from the Pennypacker family. Included on all tours. The Museum Shop, which is stocked with unique Victorian inspired ornaments, gift items, books, children's toys, and holiday sweets.

All ages, free, suggested donation $2 per person.

Holiday tours are offered Tues., Nov. 20th thru Sun., Jan 6th, 2019.
Holiday Tour Hours: Tues-Sat: 10 am to 4 pm; Sun: 1 to 4 pm. Closed Mondays, County Holidays and Christmas Eve & Day; New Year's Eve & Day. Tours take approximately 1 hour, last tour at 3 pm each day.

Pennypacker Mills is the home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker (1903-1907) and his family. Set on 170-acres of bucolic farmland, the mansion is completely furnished and houses an extensive collection of official and personal artifacts of the Pennypacker family. Operated by the County of Montgomery, the site is open year-round for guided tours, seasonal events, educational programs, changing exhibits, and special programs. https://www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills T: 610-287-9349 Closed Mondays and County Holidays.

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Nov. 23rd - Jan. 6th

Bring the whole family to learn about the little known holiday of Twelfth Night during Pottsgrove Manor's holiday tours.

Pottsgrove Manor is transformed for the yuletide season to reveal the traditions of an 18th century Twelfth Night party. Twelfth Night was usually a lively celebration held on the day of Epiphany which marked the end of the Christmastide season. Guided tours of the manor feature all aspects of the festivities, from the intense preparations to the differences between the ways the Potts and their household staff experienced the celebration.

Find the front parlor arranged with elegant desserts and decorated with greenery. See the Twelfth Night Cake, both a party game and dessert, being prepared in the kitchen. Discover the meaning of Boxing Day in the 18th century holiday tradition. Consider the differences between the way the Potts family entertained for the season and the work the household staff underwent to throw a party. Listen to hear if your ears can recognize holiday tunes that are still sung by modern carolers or test your luck and play a colonial parlor game. Uncover the links of winter traditions both old and new at Pottsgrove Manor.

Twelfth Night Tours are given during normal museum hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Tours are 45 minutes to 1 hour; the last full tour of each day begins at 3:00pm. Additionally, the Museum Shop is also open and full of unique gifts, books, and more! Find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list. These tours welcome all ages and there is a suggested $2.00 donation per person.

Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422 near the Carousel at Pottsgrove and Manatawny Green Miniature Golf Course, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. 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 the website at www.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor. Like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pottsgrovemanor.

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Nov. 29th

Use code NovMermaid for 50% off trial classes! Use now or give as a gift over the holidays!

Head to www.aquamermaid.com for more info

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Dec. 1st - 31st

Give the gift of AquaMermaid this holiday season.

Give a mermaid tail for a great gift under the tree and a mermaid swimming class to learn how to swim in the tail! Gift cards are also available.

Head to www.aquamermaid.com for more info.

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Dec. 8th

Would you like to create your own immersive video game to share with a global community? Using Kodu, a free software from Microsoft, students can step into the world of video game design. Students will be introduced to Kodu, a game creation environment that uses a visual programming language. They will explore basic navigation, customize a landscape, and create a simple program.

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Dec. 8th

There is nothing quite as Victorian as visiting Pennypacker Mills' Christmas Open House. With an entertaining bell choir playing Christmas music, a Victorian Santa Claus welcoming families, and living historians inside the mansion portraying family and friends, this one day gives visitors a glimpse of Christmastime in the early 1900's. With greens on every mantle, silky ribbon strewn throughout, shiny glass and tin ornaments to add shine to the tree, and plainly wrapped presents beneath, visitors will be treated to a special experience at each room. In the kitchen, see a clear toy candy demonstration with three-dimensional clear candies. The Museum Shop, which is stocked with unique Victorian inspired ornaments, gift items, books, children's toys, and holiday sweets. Hours: 2 to 8 pm.
All ages; free, suggested donation $2 per person.

Pennypacker Mills is the home of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker (1903-1907) and his family. Set on 170-acres of bucolic farmland, the mansion is completely furnished and houses an extensive collection of official and personal artifacts of the Pennypacker family. Operated by the County of Montgomery, the site is open year-round for guided tours, seasonal events, educational programs, changing exhibits, and special programs. https://www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills T: 610-287-9349 Closed Mondays and County Holidays.

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Dec. 8th

Students will learn how researchers, designers and developers use design thinking to create digital experiences like the ones in their favorite apps! Guided activities will show students how to put themselves in the mind of users that may not be the same as them and brainstorm ideas for improving the user experience of real apps.

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Dec. 9th

The entire family is welcomed to celebrate the warmth and revelries of a colonial Twelfth Night party at "Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight" on Sunday, December 9th, from 2:00 to 8:00pm.

Tour the manor as it is illuminated by candlelight and decorated for the yuletide season. See the house come alive as living history interpreters invite one and all to take part in the merriment of the holidays. Enjoy seasonal favorites such as the tantalizing desserts that are a staple of Twelfth Night. Celebrate with the household servants and uncover the traditions of Boxing Day. Test your wit and memory in the parlor with games of the 18th century and find out if you can sing along with the historic music. Greet the family upstairs and learn how they dressed and prepared for the party. Laugh along with the household staff at their festivities in the Servant Work Room and converse with those who are still working late into the evening hours. Be tempted by the delicious historic dishes made in the colonial reproduction kitchen by the expert hearth cooks. Everyone can taste history with wassail and historic hot chocolate samples along with colonial cookies at the end of your tour. Kids of all ages are invited to take a piece of the holiday spirit home with a make-and-take craft. The Museum Shop will also be open, stocked with true bayberry candles, kid's toys, books for all ages, and more to bring some 18th century style to your holiday shopping. Kick off your holiday season with the historic joy of Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight.

Visitors should follow the signs for parking at the Pottstown Memorial Park, located at 75 West King Street. There they can board a shuttle that will take them to Pottsgrove Manor. The program welcomes all ages and there is a suggested $2 donation per person. All are encouraged to dress for the weather as part of the tour does include being outdoors. Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight will be held weather permitting.

Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422 near the Carousel at Pottsgrove and Manatawny Green Miniature Golf Course, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. 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 the website at www.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor. Like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pottsgrovemanor.

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