Pottsgrove Manor River Walk and Picnic July 10, 2010

On Saturday, July 10th, Pottsgrove Manor staff will offer a walking tour from the Manor to the Riverfront Park along the Schuylkill River. The walk will begin at Pottsgrove Manor at 11:00 a.m. and will conclude at 2:00 p.m.

Along the way, the guide will discuss the history and importance of the Manatawny Creek and the Schuylkill River to the ironworking business of the Potts family. A picnic lunch will be provided before heading back to the Manor. An optional guided tour of the house will be offered upon returning to Pottsgrove Manor. Please bring water, wear sunscreen and/or a hat, and wear comfortable shoes. The route is approximately 2 miles of paved trail and sidewalk. The terrain is mostly flat, with one set of stairs.

Fee: $15 per person. Pre-registration is required; please register by July 6 by calling 610.326.4014. Registrants will be given a choice of boxed lunches when they call.
This program is being held in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit, “So Long and Toilsome a Journey: Transportation in Colonial Pennsylvania.” Guided tours of the manor house, including the exhibit, are available during regular museum hours.

Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department.

Regular museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tours are given on the hour; last tour of the day begins as 3:00 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should pre-register by calling 610.326.4014. For more information and a full calendar of events, visit us on the web at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor.