Posted on: May 30, 2023
POTTSTOWN, PA – June is jampacked with historic happenings at Pottsgrove Manor! Uncover the stories of historic Black communities in the French Creek region at the Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17. Come back the following weekend to be a part o...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: March 13, 2023
NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners joined with other local officials today to cut the ribbon on the Chester Valley Trail Extension, a 3.8-mile extension of the Chester Valley Trail. This newly completed extension links the exis...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: January 18, 2023
NORRISTOWN, PA – Norristown Farm Park, in partnership with nonprofit Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, will host a volunteer Master Naturalist Training Course where Montgomery County residents can learn more about nature and support conservation e...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: December 12, 2022
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 1 p.m., guests are invited to Pennypacker Mills for a free, in-depth presentation on the Perkiomen Railroad, presented by Steve Mallon, President of the Perkiomen Railroad Historical Society....
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: November 15, 2022
GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host three educational programs in November.
Holiday Craft WorkshopSaturday November 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Participants can choose from several craft projects including a holiday centerpiec...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: November 2, 2022
POTTSTOWN, PA – Iron researcher and author, Dan Graham, presents on the historic origins of the Pennsylvania iron industry, through the story of Thomas Rutter this Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1 p.m., at Pottsgrove Manor.
Before the Potts family became t...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: October 19, 2022
GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host a “Fall Foliage Ramble” on Saturday, October 29, 2022, beginning at 1 p.m. Join us for a stroll on the beautiful Blue Trail as we investigate the wonder...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: September 21, 2022
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Join the fun on Saturday, October 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. as Pennypacker Mills celebrates Halloween with hayrides around the meadow, kid-crafts, pumpkin painting, hay pile jumping, a bean bag toss game, and seasonal refreshments...
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Posted on: September 13, 2022
GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host the 11th Annual Upper Perkiomen Bird and Wildlife Festival on Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visitors are invited to come to the park for a memorable day of ...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: September 8, 2022
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Visitors are invited to Pennypacker Mills on October 1, 2022 for this year’s final Porch Performance, Edgar Allen Poe: Readings from Virginia Poe.
Actress Alisa Dupuy will portray Virginia Clemm Poe and tal...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: August 25, 2022
LANSDALE, PA – The Civil War is coming to the Peter Wentz Farmstead on September 17 and 18, 2022! Visitors are invited to experience how the War affected society from both a military and civilian perspective.
Battery F First Pennsylvania Light Artillery wi...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: June 28, 2022
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – The public is invited to Pennypacker Mills, the historic mansion home of former Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker to attend upcoming summer programs at the historic site.
Porch Performance: “Fire ...
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Posted on: May 25, 2022
POTTSTOWN, PA – The public is invited to join Pottsgrove Manor for a Juneteenth Book Club and lecture on Saturday, June 18, 2022 to honor the history of the black experience in America.
Juneteenth Book Club Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to Noon&n...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: May 18, 2022
GREEN LANE, PA – Green Lane Park announced it will kick off its 2022 Summer Concert Series this weekend. Visitors are invited to attend these live open-air performances on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Four concerts will be hosted throughout the...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: May 12, 2022
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Looking for new and exciting events for the whole family to enjoy? Pennypacker Mills is the place! The following events will be held in June.
Meet Harriet TubmanSaturday, June 4 at 4 p.m. In celebration of Juneteenth,...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: April 8, 2022
POTTSTOWN, PA – The public is invited to visit
Pottsgrove Manor for their special event, the Annual Colonial Mayfair, to celebrate the arrival of warm, spring days!
Annual Colonial Mayfair
Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
GREEN LANE, PA –
Green Lane Park announced today its upcoming events for April. The public is encouraged to register to attend these upcoming family-friendly events.
Color Your Eggs - Naturally
Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Use na...
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Posted on: March 2, 2022
NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County's Norristown Farm Park has released their upcoming educational and family-friendly events scheduled for March.
Evening Bird WalkFriday, March 11, 6 p.m.Join us to explore species that are active in the evening hours. Sear...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: February 23, 2022
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Starting Tuesday, March 1, visitors are invited to
Pennypacker Mills to discover how Victorians entertained their guests with 3-D images using a stereoscope.
Before the easy entertainment of television or videogames, people fou...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: February 22, 2022
GREEN LANE, PA –
Green Lane Park announced today its upcoming events in late February and March. The public is encouraged to register to attend these upcoming family-friendly events.
Waterfowl Watch
Saturday, February 26 and Saturday, March 12 at 1...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: February 2, 2022
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – On Saturday, March 5,
Pennypacker Mills will host "Ghosts of Immigrants Past," a program to discuss the stories of immigrants who arrived in Philadelphia at Pier 53 between 1873 and 1915. Historian Susan McAninley wi...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: January 24, 2022
NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County's
Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events scheduled for February.
Morning Bird Walk
Tuesday, February 8, 9 a.m.
Get outdoors and join park staff for our regular Tuesday bi...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: January 21, 2022
POTTSTOWN, PA – The public is invited to join
Pottsgrove Manor for their special events throughout the late winter season. These events include a historic thread button making workshop and a living history day focused on the time of the Seven Yea...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: December 29, 2021
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – On Saturday, January 22, visitors are invited to Pennypacker Mills to meet resident cooks who will share their knowledge of cooking on a cast iron stove fueled by wood. During the early 20th century, cooks had to periodically add fuel ...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: December 27, 2021
NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County's
Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events scheduled for January.
Create a Snow Globe
Saturday, January 8, 11 a.m.
One of the best parts of the winter season is the snow! C...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: November 23, 2021
SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Visitors are invited to
Pennypacker Mills to on December 11 to experience the beauty of an early 20th century Christmas. The Bells of Praise bell choir will serenade visitors as they approach the Pennypacker mansion porch. Ins...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: November 9, 2021
GREEN LANE, PA –
Green Lane Park announced today its upcoming events in November and December. The public is encouraged to register to attend these upcoming family-friendly events.
Waterfowl Watch
Saturday, November 27, 1 p.m.
Saturday, De...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: October 28, 2021
NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County's
Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events slated for November.
Morning Bird Walk
Tuesday, November 9, 8:30 a.m.
Get outdoors and join park staff for our regular Tuesday bi...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: August 31, 2021
NORRISTOWN, PA –
Green Lane Park announced upcoming outdoor events slated for fall. The public is encouraged to register to attend these upcoming family-friendly events.
Tree ID Made Easy
Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m.
On this guided walk...
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: June 8, 2021
GREEN LANE, PA –
Green Lane Park announced today two upcoming outdoor events in June. The public is encouraged to register to attend these upcoming family-friendly events.
Lightning in a Jar - Fireflies
Friday June 25th at 8:30 p.m.
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Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites
Posted on: January 25, 2021
Norristown Farm Park currently has a designated area under construction that will eventually house the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Green Resource Center at Farm Park, which includes a number of amenities and services to benefit our ...
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