Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Pottsgrove Manor.
Pottsgrove Manor announces the opening of its holiday tour, Twelfth Night, which begins on Nov. 24, and will continue through to Jan. 6 during normal museum hours. A special tour occurs on Dec. 10, when the annual yuletide event, “Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight,” is held from 2 to 8 p.m.
Visitors of all ages are invited to tour Pottsgrove Manor during a special holiday event where living history interpreters will bring a celebration of Twelfth Night to life.
Journey through the house to discover how the Potts family, their guests, and the household staff experienced this winter festivity.
Join in with parlor games, listen to songs and music, and find out what is cooking in our 18th century reproduction kitchen. Marvel at the elaborate dessert displays set up for the party and compare and contrast the seasonal decorations familiar to us today with those used in the 18th century.
As you head throughout the house, discover the hectic and often cramped behind-the-scenes work that the household servants would need to do to prepare for this special evening. Compare some of the special holiday treats the Potts family purchased to traditional holiday items today.
Pottsgrove Manor’s staff and volunteers will be answering questions to provide insight into the history of Twelfth Night celebrations.
Children can also make a holly craft they can take home to bring a sense of history and as a reminder of this special night. Refreshments featuring colonial-style treats are also available at the end of the tour.
Children can also make a holly craft they can take home to bring a sense of history and as a reminder of this special night. Refreshments featuring colonial-style treats are also available at the end of the tour.
Don’t forget to check out the museum shop to find the perfect holiday gift, history book, or unique 18th century reproduction item.
A donation of $2 per person is suggested for this event.
A donation of $2 per person is suggested for this event.
Everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather as part of the tour does feature being outside. Parking is free.
Follow the signs for the parking location at Pottstown Memorial Park. There will be free shuttle rides during the event between parking lot and Pottsgrove Manor. Handicapped parking is available in the museum’s parking lot.
For nearly two months, the manor will be decorated with holly and greenery to celebrate the winter season as lavish dessert displays alongside party games and activities will transport visitors back to the 18th century.
For nearly two months, the manor will be decorated with holly and greenery to celebrate the winter season as lavish dessert displays alongside party games and activities will transport visitors back to the 18th century.
See the Holly Man festively adorned to greet the guests of the Potts and learn about colonial parlor games such as Snapdragon.
Pottsgrove Manor's regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. with the last tour of the day beginning at 3 p.m.
The site is closed Mondays, as well as Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st.
Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422.
Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422.
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.
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