Pottsgrove Manor
Twelfth Night Tours
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownBring 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 ... Read more
Sweet Treats at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownLooking for something different to impress your valentine? Visit Pottsgrove Manor on Saturday, February 9th, to see 18th century candy and dessert recipes brought to life in the reconstructed kitchen. Then at 1:00pm, dive into the history of candy with Susan Benjamin, food historian, author, and founder of True Treats Historic Candy located in Harper’s ... Read more
Coffee, Tea, Chocolate
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownHistorian Clarissa Dillon will explore the “who, what, where, and when” involved with sipping these hot beverages during the 18th century. Tea, coffee, and chocolate all began as luxury drinks when they were introduced to Europeans in the 16th and 17th centuries. During the colonial era, all three beverages remained an expensive indulgence and as ... Read more
Brewing and Distilling Day
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownDiscover the colonial history of making beer, cider, and spirits of the 18th century at Pottsgrove Manor’s Brewing and Distilling Day.Refresh your knowledge of history with historic beverages at Pottsgrove Manor! Living Historians will demonstrate and discuss the techniques needed to produce these daily beverages of 18th-century life. Home brewed beer and ciders, along with ... Read more
18th Century Science Day
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownSee history and science come together to highlight the impact of science during the colonial era at Pottsgrove Manor’s 18th Century Science Day on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Philadelphia was the capital of scientific thought and experiments in Colonial America. Discover how natural philosophy shaped 18th century life through experiments, ... Read more
Living History Sundays at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownLearn 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 ... Read more
Camp Pottsgrove
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownUncover the lives of the Revolutionary War soldiers who camped in your neighborhood back in 1777 at Pottsgrove Manor’s Camp Pottsgrove, on Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The continental army marched throughout the Philadelphia countryside in 1777, patrolling the area and keeping much-needed supplies out of British hands. From September 18 to ... Read more
Candle Making Workshop
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownLearn about the different types of colonial-era candles and hand-dip your own at Pottsgrove Manor’s Candlemaking Workshop, Saturday, October 12. The first workshop will run from 10 a.m. to noon, and the second workshop will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fall days mean long winter nights are on their way. Bring light into your ... Read more
Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownExperience an 18th-century holiday come alive with music and laughter at Pottsgrove Manor. Explore the candlelit museum as living history interpreters celebrate the traditions of Twelfth Night. Delight at entertaining in the Front Parlor and spy to see if any couple is caught standing under the kissing ball. Discover the progression of Georgian dishes and ... Read more
18th Century Sports Day
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownJoin 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 ... Read more
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownExperience a sleepover at Pottsgrove Manor through the eyes of your favorite stuffed animal. Bring by your children’s favorite toys for an overnight adventure with shared photos and a video goodnight story! The plushies, dolls, and teddy bears will explore the 18th-century home and bed down for the night. Your kids can watch online, seeing ... Read more
Colonial Mayfair
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownWelcome the arrival of beautiful spring days with historic style at our annual Colonial Mayfair! Dancing around the Maypole with its rainbow ribbons opens the day to this family-favorite living history event. Discover rows of vendors and roaming interpreters with 18th-century reproduction and handmade items. Historic craft and trade demonstrations plus performances of traditional music, ... Read more
Juneteenth History
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownHonor the history of the Black experience in America with two Juneteenth presentations at Pottsgrove Manor. Daniel Flickinger will tell the important work done by the Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry, exploring the congregation’s history and protecting the church cemetery. Next, join in the journey down the research rabbit-hole, following Pottsgrove ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
Open House at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownOpen House Days: Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities Every Saturday in August has something new to discover at Pottsgrove Manor! The public can see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask questions to the curator. Visitors can also find historic summer delights being created in the reproduction kitchen from period ... Read more
18th-Century Holiday Frost Fair
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownCelebrate the season with Pottsgrove Manor’s holiday event, Frost Fair! Immerse yourself by going through the grounds and talking with the historic vendors and demonstrators about their wares. Laugh with the whole family at historic puppet shows and musical entertainments! Wander through the museum as living history interpreters share the history of the holiday season ... Read more