The Community Connection

‘It’s a Man’s World’ program comes to Pottsgrove Manor

- Montgomery County

Visit historic Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, June 12 between 1 and 4 p.m. for a living history program and find out why “It’s a Man’s World.”

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Pottsgrove Manor is featuring some of the masculine pursuits of the colonial era. See living history demonstrat­ions and learn about colonial fishing from angling expert Ken Reinard, 18th century firearms and hunting sports from gunsmith John Symborski and get some colonial culinary tips from historic cook Zachary Long.

There is a suggested donation per person for this program. During the program, visitors will also have an opportunit­y to take a guided tour of Pottsgrove Manor and site’s current exhibit, “Potts and Family: Colonial Consumers” (offered on the hour until 3 p.m.) and shop in the museum store.

Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersecti­on of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown. Regular museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours begin on the hour. The last tour of the day begins at 3 p.m.

Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites Division of the Assets and Infrastruc­ture Department. For more informatio­n, please call 610-326-4014, or visit the website at www.montcopa.org/pottsgrove­manor. Like Pottsgrove Manor on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pottsgrove­manor.

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