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Saturday, May 7th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Jaegers to Long Rifles German settlers brought many skills and folkways to southeastern Pennsylvania in the colonial era. One of these abilities was the production of rifles. As with other European technology brought to America, gun smiths adapted rifles to meet conditions. Learn how smiths produced rifled guns and how the rifle evolved from a short-barreled heavy gun used by hunters and gamekeepers (jaegers) employed by noblemen in parts of Europe into the long-barreled weapon suited to the American environment. Ages 12 and up; suggested donation $2 No Registration Required

Spend your day on the beautiful grounds of Pottsgrove Manor as we once again welcome the arrival of delightful spring days with historic style at our Annual Colonial Mayfair. Gather with friends and family around the Maypole, with its rainbow ribbons, and see if you can learn the steps of dancing from long ago. Explore and engage with living historians as trades from the 1700s are brought back to life. Wander the rows of vendors and find that perfect souvenir to bring into your modern home. Look out for the roaming historical interpreters who are always looking to showcase the dirty jobs of old. Historic trade demonstrations, performances of traditional music, laugh-out-load colonial puppet shows, and the famed Benjamin Franklin's science experiments will delight every member of the family.

This is prime time to search for late spring migrants including warblers, vireos, flycatchers and more. Join us for a roughly 2 mile stroll over level terrain, as we search for migrant and resident birds. Suitable for ages 12 to adult. Bring binoculars and meet outside park office (2144 Snyder Rd, Green Lane, PA 18054). Free program, pre-registration required. (215) 234-4528.

The Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste collection is free for residents to drop off household chemicals for proper disposal. Businesses and contractors will be turned away. Preregistration is required prior to attending an event. Click on the link to register for the preferred date and time. Please follow state guidelines and public health restrictions by wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing when attending an event.