Open House Days at Pottsgrove Manor

Pottsgrove Manor welcomes the public to visit the museum for special happenings every Saturday in August! Open House Days feature living history demonstrations and special objects from the collection to be viewed up close with the curator. All events are a suggested $2 donation per person. Open House Days at Pottsgrove Manor Saturdays, August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th from 11:00am to 3:00pm Do not miss a chance to engage with history at Pottsgrove Manor’s Open House Days! From opportunities to see objects from the museum’s collection up close with the curator, to the ability to try some 18th century skills with living history demonstrations, every Saturday in August is the perfect time to visit the museum. Demonstrations include hornsmithing, tape loom weaving, historic trim making, using the bake oven, and more! Check out Potts family objects highlighted from the collection and exhibit and see what extra stories these objects hold with the curator. Discover what is happening each weekend by checking the schedule listed on both Pottsgrove Manor’s website and social media. The first floor of the museum is also open for self guided tours which highlight the early life of Dr. Jonathan Potts. 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 home has been restored to recreate the times and lifestyle of the Potts family, including those who labored for them. Pottsgrove Manor is open year-round for guided tours, as well as public programs, school tours, lectures, and workshops. The Shoppe at Pottsgrove Manor offers a wide selection of 18th-century reproduction items, books, toys, candy, and more. Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464. (Near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422 near the Carousel at Pottstown 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.montgomerycountypa.gov/pottsgrovemanor. For the most current information, members of the public can also like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook or follow us on Instagram for updates.