Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st

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May. 3rd - Sep. 13th

Every Friday from May 3rd to September 13th from 6pm to 9pm - Join us for our favorite neighborhood event! Bring the whole family to relax on the lawn (weather permitting) and enjoy great LIVE entertainment by local musicians, while sipping on locally made Rose Bank Winery wines or PA craft beers. Admission- $4 per Child or Adult, Children under 24 months are FREE. Wine & beer is available for purchase by the flight (6 select wines and 4 select beer samples), glass or bottle of wine. Come hungry! Our Deli & Kitchen is open till 9pm with a food specials each night. Crackers, cheese, chips, and other goodies to accompany your wine are available in The Market. Bring the whole family...there's an inflatable attraction to keep the kids busy, and the DelVal Creamery is open. Sorry, no outside food or beverages are permitted.

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May. 8th - Jan. 31st

visit Pennypacker Mills for a fascinating look at Pennsylvania Governor Samuel Pennypacker's family history in this new exhibit, "Family Roots." Focusing on Pennypacker's paternal family history, the exhibit explores the arrival of the first ancestor in America in 1698 through to Samuel's generation. Samuel collected more than just information. His passion for family history included artifacts that related to his family as well as silhouettes of his grandparents, signatures of all of the men in his direct line, pieces of furniture, personal items and of course the genealogy and family Bibles. His research took him to Holland and Germany and correspondence with as many relatives as he could find. He did this without the benefit of the Internet, on-line resources we have today, or telephone! Pennypacker's passion for family history is a great example to those of us who are seeking out our own genealogy.

The exhibit is included on all free guided tours of the Pennypacker mansion. The exhibit is located on the second floor of the mansion, which is not handicapped accessible. Groups of 8+ are requested to contact the site to book a free group tour.

Pennypacker Mills, known for its original collection of 18th through early 20th century decorative arts, furnishings, and official and personal documents, offers guided tours, changing exhibits, educational programs, seasonal events, and craft workshops during the year. Admission & parking are free. The Pennypacker mansion offers visitors a glimpse of life in the early 1900's when the Pennypacker family lived here. Museum hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday; 1:00 pm to 4 pm, Sunday. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

Address: 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, Pa 19473
610-287-9349

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Jun. 15th - Oct. 10th

Stop by to see a new exhibit that will explore the encampment that took place at Pennypacker Mills during the Revolutionary War. On September 26th, 1777, Philadelphia fell to the British Army. Losing the capital usually meant losing the war. On that same day George Washington brought his army onto the property at Pennypacker Mills. With the manufacturing in Philadelphia cut off, Washington wrote quite a few letters from Pennypacker Mills looking for supplies such as shoes, hats and blankets. New recruits joined him here as well.
The owners of the property, Samuel and Hannah Pannebecker shared a variety of stories about the encampment with neighbors and grandchildren. Governor Pennypacker was able to hear and write down some of these stories that will be shared in this exhibit. Washington spent four days on the property reorganizing his army and holding a council of war with his generals where they decided to move the army closer to Philadelphia to possibly engage the British once again. On October 4th, the two armies fought at Germantown. Upon losing that battle, the army retreated all the way back to Pennypacker Mills. He knew of the great defensive the hills and creek held for him. It was during this second encampment that includes the famous story of George Washington returning General Howe's dog. The exhibit will show artifacts found on the property including an actual order from General Washington and include many of the human interest stories that took place. The exhibit will be in the second floor bedroom where the owner of the property brought Washington a bowl of water each morning to wash with.

The exhibit is located on the second floor of the mansion and is not handicapped accessible.

Hours: Tues-Sat: 10 am to 4 pm; Sun: 1 to 4 pm. Closed Mondays and County holidays.
5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, Pa 19473
610-287-9349

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Aug. 4th - 25th

Learn a new historic skill every Sunday in August at Pottsgrove Manor's Living History Sundays! Living history interpreters will be at Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, August, 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring everyone in the family to take part in hands-on history. Take a turn to churn cream into butter. Learn how to weave colorful strings into useful tape on a loom. See the tools of the leather-smith trade in action as the hide is transformed into pouches and bags. Join the cook in the reproduction kitchen to uncover an 18th-century dish brought to life, and stroll through the kitchen garden to find the plants which colonists would use for food and medicine. Everyone can try their hand at period toys and games to complete their historical experience. Each weekend brings different historical skills to life. Check the Pottsgrove Manor website, or call 610-326-4014 to see which days you would like to visit.

Parts of the Potts family 1752 manor home will be open for tours. The Museum Shop will be open to purchase books, games, period reproduction items, and much more. This event is rain or shine and welcomes all ages. There is a suggested $2 donation per person for this event.

Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off of 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 https://www.montcopa.org/930/Pottsgrove-Manor. Like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pottsgrovemanor.

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Aug. 22nd

This class is a brief introduction to how websites work, how they are built, and how to become a person who builds websites. It is a lecture with interactive activities but nothing is created and no technical materials are required.

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Aug. 24th

Visit the History Center for interactive fun for the whole family. Discover how breaker boys worked in Pennsylvania's coal mines, visit the General Store and shop, try your hand at grinding grain using a hand-driven mill, weigh dried beans on an old-fashioned scale, and figure out what some of the more unusual gadgets are in our display case. This is a free event.

The air conditioned mansion is open for free guided tours.
Program hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, Pa 19473
Tel: 610-287-9349

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Aug. 26th

Are you musically inclined? Or perhaps just fun inclined? Either way, come join us at the NEW monthly Music Monday from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Little Learner Clubhouse.

Choose from a variety of kid-sized instruments that we will provide or just sing along! Experience the nostalgia of playing and singing your childhood favorites such as Wheels on the Bus.

A fun experience for the whole family!

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Sep. 14th

Turn the pages of history and learn to assemble your own hand-bound book at Pottsgrove Manor's Bookbinding I Workshop on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you have ever wondered how books were made during the colonial era, discover how to make your own book at this hands-on workshop. Ramon Townsend, owner of The Colonial Bindery, will teach an introductory course on the tools, method, and skills needed to assemble an 18th-century style notebook by hand. Participants will be able to choose their pages, cover, and decorative marbled paper. Everyone will leave the workshop with their own one-of-a-kind book!

This is an introductory workshop and registration is required. The materials fee is $75 per person, and space is limited. Ages 14 and up are welcome. Participants are asked to bring a bagged lunch. Registration information can be found on the Pottsgrove Manor website, www.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor. Payment and registration are due by September 7.

Tours of the Potts family 1752 manor home will be open during normal museum hours. The Museum Shop will be open to purchase books, games, period reproduction items, and much more.

Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off of 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 https://www.montcopa.org/930/Pottsgrove-Manor. Like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pottsgrovemanor.

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Sep. 14th

Today, data is everywhere whether it's generated from online purchases or exercise data captured by wearable technology. This rich information being captured can help uncover insights and help people make important decisions. The key to analyzing data is bringing it together and presenting it in a meaningful way.

In this workshop, we will cover how to build and structure databases (SQL), load data into a modern reporting tool (Tableau), and design & create impactful data visualizations.

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