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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA
Population: 21,859

  
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Historic Homes & Buildings

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove (circa 1762) 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403, Located in Montgomery County, 610-666-5593, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Mill Grove was the first American home of artist, author and naturalist, John James Audubon. This 175-acre estate serves as an educational center of the National Audubon Society. A haven for birds and wildlife, the property features more than seven miles of trails and fantastic views of Perkiomen Creek. The museum in the historic three-story stone farmhouse contains original Audubon prints, oil paintings, and other Audubon items. more... map

Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473, Located in Montgomery County, 610-287-9349, Originally constructed around 1720, this Colonial Revival-style mansion on a 170-acre country estate is fully furnished with antiques collected by former Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker. The collection also includes Governor Pennypacker’s personal, political, and genealogical papers. Exhibits, nature walks, workshops, and special events are held throughout the year. more... map

Pottsgrove Manor (circa 1752) 100 West King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, Located in Montgomery County, 610-326-4014, Situated on only four acres of the original 1,000-acre plantation, Pottsgrove Manor is a perfect example of the early Georgian architecture popular with the wealthy English during the mid-18th century. Built for ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, John Potts, Pottsgrove Manor has been restored to recreate the era of when the Potts family lived here. map


Libraries & Research Centers

Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville 290 2nd Street, Schwenksville, PA 19473, Located in Montgomery County, 610-287-8360, Perkiomen Valley Library is a branch of Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. It is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Fridays until 6:00 p.m., and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. more... map

Pottstown Public Library 500 High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, 610-970-6551, Pottstown Public Library offers materials, programs, and services to people of all ages in the Pottstown area. Programs include children's story times, book clubs, information & entertainment programs, public Internet and word processing access, adult book clubs and informational programs, computer training/assistance and online resources. Passport processing and notary services are available by appointment. more...

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073, 215-679-3103, The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center's mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret books, manuscripts, and artifacts related to the Schwenkfelders and the people of southeastern Pennsylvania and the Perkiomen Valley. The Heritage Center offers tours, educational programs, exhibits, workshops and other special events throughout the year. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Boyertown Museum of Historical Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512, 610-367-2090, Area-built carriages, automobiles, trucks, bicycles and motorcycles and electric battery powered vehicles from around the world are part of the two vehicle collections found at the Boyertown Museum of Historical Vehicles. Scheduled programs and events are held throughout the year. more...

Mennonite Heritage Center 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, PA 19438, 215-256-3020, The story of Mennonite faith and life in southeastern Pennsylvania is told at the Mennonite Heritage Center. It contains the permanent exhibit "Work and Hope," fraktur and changing exhibits, a historical library with archives, and a gift shop. more... map


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Warwick County Park 382 County Park Road, Pottstown, PA 19465, 610-469-1916, Located four miles west of Route 100 off Route 23 in the village of Knauertown, the 538-acre Warwick County Park features a portion of the French Creek. A children’s play area, picnic pavilions and an informal volleyball court are also available. map


Tours & Cruises

U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team Hopewell Road; P.O. Box 490, St. Peters, PA 19470, 610-469-0782, The U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team offers two and a half to three-hour balloon rides, weather permitting, year-round. more...


Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Manatawny Creek Winery 227 Levengood Road, Douglassville, PA 19518, Located in Southern Berks County, 610-689-9804, Situated along the banks of the Manatawny Creek on a 90-acre farm in Amityville, Manatawny Creek Winery is a family winery that produces a wide variety of wine styles. The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday. more...


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