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Pottsgrove Manor Historic site

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Situated on a grassy knoll above the Schuylkill River, Pottgrove Manor was the home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster, merchant and founder of Pottstown, his wife Ruth, and their family of 13 children. Built in 1752, this stately home is an elegant example of mid-18th century Georgian architecture. The original mansion, along with the nearby 1752 Miller's house are a vignette into the era of the town's earliest days. Today, Pottsgrove Manor is a center of both historical preservation and Living History. Following a comprehensive restoration, the house was opened to the public in 1991, and has fascinated visitors since then with its fine collection of domestic 18th century antiques and ongoing series of programs and special events.

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    Pottsgrove Manor Historic site

    100 King Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464

    Phone: 610-326-4014   |   Email   |   Official Website

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    06/09/12

    \Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th Century Textile Pottsgrove Manor Historic site \Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th Century Textile Presented by Pottsgrove Manor Historic site at Pottsgrove Manor Historic site June 9, 2012 What people often throw out today would have been repaired, refreshed, or reused by their colonial counterparts. Visitors to historic Pottsgrove Manor can see how this was done. The interactive program “Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th- Century Textile” will feature a variety of living history activities and demonstrations throughout the day. These will include colonial laundry, dyeing, sewing, mending, ironing, and more.

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/09/12

    \Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th Century Textile Pottsgrove Manor Historic site \Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th Century Textile Presented by Pottsgrove Manor Historic site at Pottsgrove Manor Historic site June 9, 2012 What people often throw out today would have been repaired, refreshed, or reused by their colonial counterparts. Visitors to historic Pottsgrove Manor can see how this was done. The interactive program “Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th- Century Textile” will feature a variety of living history activities and demonstrations throughout the day. These will include colonial laundry, dyeing, sewing, mending, ironing, and more.

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  • Past Events

    05/05/12	Annual Colonial May Fair at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    03/03/12	Matters Personal, Details Private: Cleanliness, Hygiene, and Personal Pursuits in the Colonial Home Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    02/11/12	Chocolate in the Very Best Manner – Colonial Cooking Workshop at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    01/21/12	Distillation of Desserts: Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstration at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    11/25/11- 01/08/12	Twelfth Night Tours At Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    11/25/11- 01/08/12	Twelfth Night Tours of Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    11/05/11	The Common Family Way of Brewing - Beer Brewing Demonstration at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    10/22/11	An Apple a Day, the Colonial Way Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    09/24/11	River Walk & Picnic Pottsgrove Manor
    09/16/11	Homeschool Day at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    08/07/11- 08/28/11	Living History Sundays at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    07/11/11- 07/15/11	Colonial Kids Day Camp at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    06/12/11- 05/27/11	Vinegar: When Good Alcohol Goes Bad Pottsgrove Manor
    05/07/11	Annual Colonial May Fair Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    05/07/11	Come to the Fair - Annual Colonial May Fair at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    04/03/11	Of Simple and Cordial Waters: Distilling in Colonial Pennsylvania Lecture Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    03/12/11	Colonial Tavern Music Program to Open New Alcohol Exhibit At Historic Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    02/19/11	Paper Marbling Workshop Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    02/19/11	Paper Marbling Workshop - Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    01/23/11	Dan Graham Lecture: John Potts, Jr.: Ironmaster, Judge, Loyalist Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    12/12/10	Pottsgrove Manor by Candleligh Christmas Open-House Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    11/26/10- 01/09/11	Pottsgrove Manor Twelfth Night Tours Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    10/24/10	Lecture: Native American Trade and Transportation Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    09/24/10	Homeschool Day at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    07/22/10	Living History Sundays at Pottsgrove Manor Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    07/10/10	River Walk and Picnic Pottsgrove Manor Historic site
    06/26/10	Far-Away Foods Pottsgrove Manor Historic site